A Former Royal Marine has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after suing for hearing loss, in a case that could cost the government millions.

The former serviceman is in line for a damages payout after he reached an agreement on the government’s liability for his noise-induced hearing loss, the High Court has heard.

Alistair Inglis, who served for 15 years, says he left the Royal Marines in 2012 to work in maritime security "for the sole reason that he had concerns about his deteriorating levels of hearing".

The 39-year-old had sued the MoD for almost £1.3 million in compensation for alleged loss of future earnings, loss of pension and for the cost of hearing aids.

The MoD admits Mr Inglis' hearing loss and tinnitus arose "as a result of his negligent exposure to noise whilst serving in the Royal Marines", but argues he left voluntarily while still fit for all duties and should only receive damages for his injury and the cost of hearing aids.

At a hearing on Monday, Mr Inglis' barrister, Harry Steinberg QC, told Judge Peter Marquand that issues of liability had been resolved and split “80:20 in the claimant's favour".

Judge Marquand must now determine the amount of compensation to which Mr Inglis is entitled.