Traders endured a bleak session today as markets worldwide struggled in the wake of weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence figures.

British Gas parent Centrica in the UK today said it could pump up to £3bn (€3.9bn) into wind farm investments as the industry strives to meet strict new renewable energy targets.

German firm Siemens has won a contract to provide 54 wind turbines for two new British offshore wind farms, the company said today.

A woman has been killed in a car crash in Co Westmeath.