EnergyPolicy

Corsock Renewable Energy Proposal Enters Third Appeal Phase Amid Local Opposition

Renewable energy developers have submitted a third appeal to the Scottish Government for a proposed wind farm near Corsock. The latest application follows two previous rejections based on visual impact and environmental concerns, with the current proposal addressing biodiversity enhancement requirements that stalled the second attempt.

Third Appeal Filed for Corsock Wind Energy Development

Developers have reportedly submitted a fresh appeal to the Scottish Government seeking approval for a seven-turbine wind farm near Corsock, marking the third attempt to move the renewable energy project forward after previous rejections. According to reports, the latest submission comes after Dumfries and Galloway Council failed to render a decision within statutory timeframes, automatically triggering the appeal process.

BusinessMarkets

Oppenheimer Boosts Jefferies Rating Citing Minimal First Brands Impact Amid Market Volatility

Oppenheimer has upgraded Jefferies Financial Group amid concerns about the firm’s exposure to bankrupt auto parts manufacturer First Brands. Analysts suggest the recent stock decline reflects broader credit market anxieties rather than substantial financial risk. According to reports, Jefferies’ direct exposure appears minimal compared to its overall capital structure.

Analyst Upgrade Amid Market Uncertainty

Oppenheimer has reportedly upgraded Jefferies Financial Group to outperform, according to recent analyst notes, describing the investment bank’s exposure to the bankrupt auto parts manufacturer First Brands as “very limited.” The upgrade comes as Jefferies shares have declined approximately 26% since First Brands filed for bankruptcy protection on September 29, with analysts suggesting the reaction may be disproportionate to the actual financial risk.

ComputingSoftware

Windows 11 Updates Disrupt IIS Web Services, Microsoft Issues Temporary Fix

Recent Windows 11 updates have reportedly caused widespread issues with IIS websites, resulting in connection reset errors. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and released a temporary Group Policy fix while working on a permanent solution.

Windows Updates Cause Widespread IIS Disruption

According to reports from Microsoft, recent updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 have caused significant disruptions to IIS web services. Sources indicate that the problematic updates, identified as KB5066835 and KB5065789, were distributed during the October 2025 Patch Tuesday cycle and its preview period.