Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs

West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack.

* Over 200,000 people working in Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain face financial difficulties due to production line shutdown.
* MPs from West Midlands and Merseyside write to government seeking financial help for affected firms.
* Government says JLR is taking lead on support but will meet with businesses.
* Antoinia Bance (Labour MP) calls for attention to be brought to the matter, highlighting risk of jobs being lost in supply chain.
* She suggests government could provide a furlough scheme or guarantee loans to help save jobs and skills in the region.
* Tata, owners of JLR, should provide financial help, according to Bance.
* Minister Chris McDonald says he will meet with supply chain businesses to discuss support.
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