Travel group Thomas Cook has successfully completed a £6.5 million sale of its Egyptian and Lebanese businesses. However, the group added that it would still offer its customers from other markets travel services to Egypt.

Harriet Green, Chief Executive, Thomas Cook Group plc said: "I am pleased to report further progress on our rapid transformation of Thomas Cook.   This sale will enable us to focus more of our capital and resources on our core businesses, supporting the delivery of profitable growth."