Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers.
Possible dispute with Europe over British wind-farm contracts
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is poised to fight off any legal action from Brussels as the European Union demands access to the booming British wind-farm industry.
The Telegraph said Ministers are preparing to hit back as officials inside the European Commission examine whether UK companies are prioritised for lucrative contracts in the supply chain.
It is thought that a formal dispute could be filed with the World Trade Organisation soon, although a Commission spokesman insisted its assessment is "ongoing".
Earlier this month, developers including BP, SSE and Shell agreed to stump up £700million to the Scottish Government for rights to build wind farms in Scottish waters.
Before they can bid for a UK Government guarantee on electricity prices - known as a contract for difference - developers are asked questions about their plans for the supply chain.
It is believed concerns in Brussels stem from this questionnaire.
RenewableUK, the trade body, said about £1billion had been invested into new offshore wind facilities in Britain last year.
New fish-farm move could revolutionise the industry
An innovation in salmon farming - to tackle pollution and the spread of parasitic lice - will mark a first for Scotland at a new fish farm in Argyll.
Giant containers which will separate wild and farmed fish could revolutionise the industry, according to the BBC.
The new fish farm on Loch Long will debut the pollution-limiting containers next year if planning is approved.
Environment agency Sepa has granted a licence for the semi-enclosed vessels in a move welcomed by conservationists.
It is hoped other sites will follow suit.
No 'U-turn' on National Insurance rise
There will be no change to a planned National Insurance hike intended to fund health and social care, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said.
The planned rise has faced criticism from MPs, including calls from Conservatives, for it to be scrapped.
Critics have said that the increase will have a higher impact on the lower-paid and contribute to inflation.
But the UK Government has said it is needed to help the NHS recover after the pandemic.
Mr Kwarteng told the BBC on Thursday that there would be "No U-turn" on the rise.