Tue, 23 Sep 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 JLR shutdown extended again as ministers meet suppliers

The business secretary will also meet suppliers of the car maker who are at risk of closure.

* Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) production will remain suspended until at least October 1st due to a cyber-attack.
* JLR's factories, including its UK facilities in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton, have been shut down since the end of August.
* The company is currently losing around £50m per week as a result of the shutdown.
* Industry minister Chris McDonald and business secretary Peter Kyle visited JLR to meet with workers and suppliers.
* Suppliers are at risk of going bust without support, and politicians and union leaders have warned of potentially disastrous consequences for some businesses in the supply chain.
* The stoppage is thought to be costing JLR itself at least £50m per week.
* JLR's suppliers include very small businesses that could "literally run out of money" if the shutdown goes on.
* Government intervention, such as loans or a furlough scheme for staff of JLR suppliers, is being considered by MPs and union leaders.
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