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JLR Extends Factory Shutdown to Oct. 1 After Cyberattack, Supply Chain Under Strain

Government ministers visited suppliers after unions pressed for short-term support to relieve mounting strain across the JLR supply chain.

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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

  • Jaguar Land Rover said production will remain paused until Wednesday 1 October as it continues a forensic investigation and plans a phased restart with cybersecurity specialists, the NCSC and law enforcement.
  • Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Industry Minister Chris McDonald met affected firms, with the government offering cyber expertise as Unite and regional MPs push for furlough-style aid or Covid-era loan support for suppliers.
  • The stoppage is rippling through the just‑in‑time network, with the SMMT reporting that roughly a quarter of suppliers have paused work or laid off staff and more considering similar steps in the coming weeks.
  • Analysts estimate about £1.7 billion of output has not been produced and an initial profit hit of roughly £120 million, with warnings that disruption into November could leave around 50,000 vehicles unbuilt.
  • JLR says an August 31 attack forced the shutdown and believes some data was accessed; a group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has claimed responsibility, though attribution and the initial access method remain unconfirmed.