Sector snapshots
With a turbulent year for businesses drawing to a close, and the next 12 months promising to be no more settled, company leaders tell us how they view their area of UK industry
Feargal Sharkey on the British music industry
The CEO of UK Music reflects that the British music industry has endured tough times recently - but remains optimistic about its long-term future
Harvey Nash CEO on technology recruitment
Albert Ellis, CEO of Harvey Nash, says the pace of change has helped make the technology recruitment sector a safe haven in troubled times
Balfour Beatty CEO on infrastructure
Ian Tyler says the UK arm of the company is in robust shape, but the impact of public spending cuts has yet to be felt
Intellect director-general on the technology industry
John Higgins, director-general of the technology association Intellect, says the public sector market is tougher due to reduced government spend on IT and related technologies -- but consumer demand for such products remains robust
KPMG Europe joint chairman on accountancy
John Griffith-Jones of KPMG, says times are tough - but banking and insurance regulation has created work for accountants



