article_snippet: Such claims were costing the taxpayer millions of pounds and undermining the vital work of the military, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon warned.
article_snippet: ’ Figures yesterday showed legal claims over incidents involving British soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan have already cost the taxpayer nearly £90million over the last ten years – a figure expected to soar even further.
article_snippet: Two public inquiries alone have cost the Ministry of Defence £55.9million.
highlights_snippet: Incidents involving British soldiers have cost taxpayer nearly £90million .