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JLR Cyberattack Put UK Losses Near £2 Billion, Industry Body Finds

The assessment points to lost manufacturing across JLR’s multi-tier supply chain as the primary driver of damage.

Overview

  • An independent Cyber Monitoring Centre report estimates a UK economic impact of about £1.9 billion, with a modelled range of £1.6–£2.1 billion affecting more than 5,000 organisations.
  • Production was suspended for roughly five to six weeks, and JLR has begun phased restarts this month with output still below normal levels.
  • The incident is classified as a Category 3 systemic event, with most losses arising from halted vehicle output rather than direct data theft.
  • The government provided a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to help JLR support suppliers facing cash-flow strain during the disruption.
  • Company-specific costs include about £108 million in fixed costs and lost profit plus an estimated £50–£150 million to restore systems, with total losses potentially rising if recovery is delayed.