A recent BBC documentary titled 'Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story' has shed light on the cover-up of medical records related to these experiments, revealing the trauma and chronic illnesses suffered by affected families.

Approximately 160,000 individuals may be eligible for claims, with legal representatives warning that the compensation costs could surpass the £1.8 billion allocated to victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.

A deadline of December 31 has been established for the government to agree to a proposed one-year tribunal aimed at investigating and potentially compensating victims, or else face litigation and possible police inquiries into misconduct.

Legal action was initiated under the previous government, and the current Labour administration has been urged to engage with veterans to discuss evidence and compensation options.

The British government is confronted with a potential compensation bill exceeding £5 billion due to the Nuked Blood Scandal, which involved radiation experiments conducted on troops during the Cold War.

Human rights lawyer Jason McCue has pointed out that the government's financial exposure increases with each denial of responsibility, especially in light of declassified evidence that contradicts official statements.

Defence Secretary John Healey has previously expressed support for veterans' compensation, asserting that there is no moral or military justification for withholding the recognition and support they deserve.

The average age of the affected veterans is 86, and their frustration is mounting due to the government's lack of response to their proposed alternative for resolving the issue.