Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended the shutdown of its UK factories until at least 1 October after a major cyber attack paralysed its operations on 31 August. Production at three key sites remains suspended, idling around 25,000 workers and causing weekly losses estimated at £50 mln ($76.7 mln).
The disruption has rippled across global supply chains, delaying up to 30,000 vehicle deliveries, including Range Rovers and Defenders bound for the US and China. Suppliers in Europe and Asia face mounting financial strain, while workers in the UK have been told to stay home on full pay.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle met with JLR executives and unions in the West Midlands, promising support for affected employees and suppliers.
JLR is working with the National Cyber Security Centre and law enforcement to investigate the breach. While customer data was not compromised, some internal systems were affected. The company says a phased restart will begin only after full safety checks.
Industry experts warn the attack highlights rising cyber risks to UK manufacturing, with calls for urgent investment in digital defences.
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