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JLR Extends Cyberattack Shutdown to Oct. 1 as Ministers Engage Suppliers

Government efforts now center on protecting suppliers during JLR’s phased, secure restart with national cyber specialists.

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Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle MP during a visit to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) supplier, Webasto, in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, as the carmaker extended its shutdown in the wake of a cyber attack. JLR, the UK's largest carmaker, has extended its pause in production until October 1, having a knock-on impact to the companies that supply it. (Image: Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • JLR said production will remain paused until at least 1 October following the 31 August cyber incident, with a phased restart being planned.
  • The company reports working around the clock with external cybersecurity experts, the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure systems are safe before resuming.
  • Business Secretary Peter Kyle and industry minister Chris McDonald visited to meet JLR and supply chain firms and discuss support for affected workers and businesses.
  • Supply chain pressure is intensifying, with SMMT reporting about a quarter of suppliers have paused work or laid off staff, and unions pushing for furlough‑style aid or emergency loans.
  • Analysts estimate roughly £1.7bn in lost revenue and an initial profit hit near £120m; attribution remains unconfirmed despite a Telegram claim, and JLR says some data may have been accessed.