The Thomas Cook branch in Newport
EVERY Thomas Cook branch in the UK - including the Newport store in Commercial Street - have been bought by an independent travel agent.
But now independent travel agent Hays Travel has announced it has bought all 555 of the firm's stores.
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The Thomas Cook branch in Commercial Street, Newport, has been closed since the company went under last month.
David Chapman, the official receiver of Thomas Cook, said: "This represents an important step in the liquidation process, as we seek to realise the company's assets."
John and Irene Hays, managing director and group chair of Hays Travel, said: "Thomas Cook was a much-loved brand employing talented people. We look forward to working with many of them."
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