WH Smith travel profits surge as company prepares to sell high street arm

WH Smith is selling its high street arm (John Stillwell/PA) - (PA Media)

WH Smith has reported rising profits across its shops at airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street estate and focus purely on travel outlets.

Profit across its travel shops rose by 17% to £63 million in the six months to February, compared with the previous year.