Building & Energy M&A: IMI is buying Italy’s iSMA Controlli for €63m, aiming to expand smart, energy-saving building automation for SMEs. Food & Nutrition: A study suggests Britain’s common crops are up to 50% less nutritious than in the 1960s, potentially forcing people to eat more to hit vitamin and mineral targets. Easter Retail: Empire Bespoke Foods is rolling out its 2027 Easter range early, with Italian and German confectionery and gift-ready formats. EV Charging Interop: Powerdot has joined Hubject’s Plug&Charge, making over 7,000 European chargers work for compatible EVs without apps or cards. Travel Tech: Alexa+ is being pitched as a “shop window” for travel bookings via eDreams Odigeo. Consumer Trust: Research highlights a paradox for food influencers: low trust, but real influence on what people buy. Tourism Budgets: Cyprus is cutting its tourism deputy ministry budget by nearly €15m for 2027. Retail Security: ASOS says customers received “ASOS HACKED” extortion-style notifications; it’s investigating unauthorised access to basic personal data. Energy Prices: UK diesel could fall about 6p a litre after EU agrees to release emergency reserves. Sanctions: The EU is preparing a major Russia sanctions list expansion, with around 1,650 new designations under consideration.