https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Ian MorkelenFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/from-monopoly-to-oligopoly-the-real-story-behind-de-beers-diamonds-empire/The global diamond industry has undergone a major shift over time. Once dominated by De Beers, the market has moved from a monopoly structure to a more competitive oligopoly. This transition highlights how supply control, regulation, and new players reshaped the way diamonds are produced, priced, and sold worldwide.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/from-monopoly-to-oligopoly-the-real-story-behind-de-beers-diamonds-empire/https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/uk-to-release-15-million-oysters-in-north-sea-to-restore-marine-ecosystems/UK will release over 15 million oysters into the North Sea to restore marine ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and enhance natural carbon capture.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/uk-to-release-15-million-oysters-in-north-sea-to-restore-marine-ecosystems/https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/uk-banks-set-to-access-powerful-ai-tool-amid-rising-global-concerns/UK banks will soon gain access to Anthropic’s advanced Mythos AI tool, sparking global concern over its ability to expose software vulnerabilities and impact financial stability.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/uk-banks-set-to-access-powerful-ai-tool-amid-rising-global-concerns/https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/ed-davey-calls-for-inquiry-into-keir-starmer-over-peter-mandelson-vetting/Ed Davey has called for a Commons inquiry into whether Keir Starmer misled Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, after reports that security vetting concerns were overridden.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://ianmorkel.journoportfolio.com/articles/ed-davey-calls-for-inquiry-into-keir-starmer-over-peter-mandelson-vetting/