Industy, agriculture and transport in the United Kingdom of Great Britain

In the 18th century the UK was the first country in the world to industrialise, and during the 19th century possessed a dominant role in the global economy. From the late-19th century the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States and the German Empire presented an increasing challenge to Britain's role as leader of the global economy. Despite victory, the costs of fighting both the First World War and Second World War further weakened the relative economic position of the UK, and by 1945 Britain had been superseded by the United States as the world's dominant economic power. However, the UK still maintains a significant role in the world economy.

INTRODUCTION 3
1.INDUSTRY IN THE UK 4
1.2.Overview of UK Industry 4
1.3.Major UK Industries 4
1.3.1.Production industries 4
1.3.2.Service industries 8
2.AGRICULTURE 12
2.1.Organic farming 13
2.2.Biofuel 13
2.3.Arable farming 14
2.4.Pastoral farming 14
3.TRANSPORT IN THE UK 17
3.1.Air transport 17
3.2.Railways 18
3.3.Roads 18
REFERENCES 20