The British Hair Consortium - which represents 50,000 hairdressers - has urged the Chancellor to intervene to prevent a wave of job losses and salon closures.
Year-on-year, penalty charges for contravened parking, bus lane and moving traffic regulations rose by 13.5% to 9.4m. Compared to 2010 figures, that's a 70% jump in charges issued.
My neighbour leaves his dog at home for hours while he goes out. It barks loudly all the time, which is incredibly annoying - especially when I am trying to work.
The deal gives the bank access to a 'deep and sophisticated market' offering 'rich prospects for growth', said boss C. S. Venkatakrishnan, known as Venkat.