JLR's cyberattack shutdown hits UK economy, 30,000 jobs at risk
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) had to pause production at its UK plants after a cyberattack hit on August 31, 2025.
They're planning a slow restart from October 6 at their Wolverhampton engine plant, but other sites will take longer.
The shutdown is already causing big supply chain headaches and hitting local economies hard.
Suppliers losing money due to shutdown
Nearly half of JLR's suppliers surveyed say they're losing money because of the shutdown, affecting about 30,000 jobs across several regions.
Some companies have had to lay people off or put them on zero-hour contracts, leaving many workers in limbo.
UK government steps in with loan guarantee
One major supplier laid off most of its staff but is still paying them on 80% of their normal pay, out of company cash flow.
Steel deliveries have stopped, piling up inventory while factories stay quiet.
To help out, the UK government has stepped in with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee—Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the intention is to help protect jobs during this rough patch.
Industry leaders urge government for faster support
Industry leaders are urging the government to speed up support for smaller suppliers who are still struggling with uncertainty.
They say quick action is key to keeping advanced manufacturing strong in the UK.
Meanwhile, JLR is focusing on paying its main suppliers first as it works through these challenges.