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Judges have revealed their regret over involvement in the IPP jail terms scandal, the UK is bracing to be battered by Storm Floris' 85mph winds, and a compensation scheme to pay out to drivers who were mis-sold car loans could cost lenders as much as £18bn.

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1 | Judges reveal regret over indefinite jail terms in call to end scandal

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2 | 'Danger to life' and 'do not travel' warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Floris

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3 | Millions of drivers could share up to £18bn from car finance scandal

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4 | Oasis 'shocked and saddened' after man dies at Wembley Stadium concert

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5 | Lucy Letby was taught to write down darkest thoughts, friend claims

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I have been a part of the system that is wrong. I feel that I ought to be part of the system to put it right.

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