Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Extends Production Shutdown, Threatens Thousands of Jobs

Jaguar Land Rover's 12-day shutdown due to a cyber attack impacts 34,000 UK workers, with calls for emergency support.

Sep 13, 2025

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Jaguar Land Rover's production shutdown has stretched to 12 days following a devastating cyber attack, with manufacturing now delayed until at least Wednesday. The disruption affects all 34,000 UK workers across factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton, who remain at home on full pay.

The ripple effects are hitting hard across the supply chain. Six thousand workers at JLR suppliers, including Evtec and WHS Plastics, have been temporarily laid off. MPs are now demanding COVID-style financial support, warning that disruption could last "most of September."

A hacking group called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed responsibility for the attack. Unite union leader Sharon Graham is calling for an emergency furlough scheme to protect jobs in the automotive sector.

Source: Sky News

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