The document discusses trends in different sectors of industry in the UK. It describes how primary industries involving raw material extraction are declining due to depletion of resources and higher production costs compared to other countries. Secondary industries involving manufacturing are also decreasing because of mechanization, loss of international markets, and less primary products to process. Tertiary industries involving services are growing with more employment in sectors like healthcare. Quaternary industries involving innovation, research, and design are expanding to meet demands for new hi-tech products.