Coronavirus and its impact across the community has led the business news headlines this week, with unprecedented temporary business closures and then compensation payments put in place as the extent of the crisis became clear.
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The aviation industry has also been severely affected.
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The temporary closure of businesses including Primark in Europe were also among our best-read articles online this week.
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The hotel, on Conon Bridge High Street, has two bars, as well as the 40-cover Crispins restaurant. https://t.co/29ImefXbCi
— Herald Business (@_HeraldBusiness) March 20, 2020
Another of our best-read business stories this was about a Highland hotel located at the start of the North Coast 500 route that has been put up for sale for less than £200,000.
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