Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers.
Forbes defends attack on Yousaf
Kate Forbes has said her criticism of cabinet colleague Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership contest displayed her "candour and honesty".
Ms Forbes, the Finance Secretary, attacked Mr Yousaf's record in government during a heated TV debate.
The Health Secretary hit back by suggesting support for independence would drop if Ms Forbes became leader due to her views on same-sex marriage.
He said candidates' criticism of the government was damaging for the party.
The BBC says the pair also clashed with rival contender Ash Regan, who said the SNP had "lost its way" and pledged to unite the broader Yes movement.
On Wednesday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she did not watch the debate and did not want to provide a "running commentary" on the contest to succeed her.
But angry SNP members expressed their disappointment at the public infighting and described the personal attacks as "disgraceful and dishonest".
Plans for geothermal power plant
The race to develop cleaner energy has sent engineers in several directions - out to sea with wind turbines, to the desert to plant solar panels, and into the laboratory to try and develop nuclear fusion.
At an industrial site in Cornwall, however, they are looking in another direction -deep underground.
Private company Geothermal Engineering has drilled more than three miles underground near Redruth, tapping into water at temperatures of up to 180C.
It plans to harness that heat to generate electricity for the national electricity grid and warmth for nearby homes.
The Telegraph says it would be the first deep geothermal power plant in the UK, when up and running as planned in 2024.
Staving off problem debt
Consumers have developed money-saving shopping habits to help stave off problem debt as the cost of living has soared, according to Barclays.
People have cut back on non-essential spending on things like clothes and dining out, data from UK debit and credit card transactions suggested.
But those on low-incomes, already under financial stress, often face problems such as falling behind on energy bills.
Advisers say some are too frightened to open letters fearing demands inside.
Dame Clare Moriarty, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said that, for these people, the "cost-of-living crisis is turning into a debt crisis".
The BBC says two broad camps have emerged among consumers as prices and bills have soared over the winter, although everyone's financial situation is different.
Banks say that millions of people had built up a savings buffer during Covid lockdowns and have kept their jobs, which had helped to accommodate the rising cost of living. They have also cut back on various elements of spending to help their situation.
The second group do not have that luxury and, although they may be working, could have already been in financial difficulty.
£1billion dilemma for Adidas
Adidas is still mulling the fate of the £1billion-worth of shoes from Kanye West's Yeezy line that have piled up after the sportswear giant ended its partnership with the rapper last year.
But the BBC says that fans undeterred by the anti-Semitic comments from Mr West that prompted the break may yet be able to buy the goods.
Adidas boss Bjorn Gulden said the firm is considering selling the footwear and donating the profits to charity.
He said he had ruled out other options, such as burning them.
Giving them away for free is also complicated, Mr Gulden said, noting that the resale value of the shoes has surged.
Vote on break-up of EY shelved
EY is said to have shelved a crucial vote on breaking itself up after a backlash from partners dealt a blow to radical plans to separate the Big Four firm's consulting and accountancy arms.
The firm’s leadership sidelined plans to put the break-up proposal to a vote after a meeting of US partners on Wednesday, the Telegraph understands.
Its UK partners will be updated today.