Overview

• Reports say JLR is finalising a privately funded invoice‑financing facility of up to £500 million for tier‑one suppliers, relying on them to pass support down the chain.
• The carmaker is reported to resume limited manufacturing on Monday, starting at its Wolverhampton engine plant, after a cyberattack halted production in early September.
• The £1.5 billion state‑backed Export Development Guarantee announced last week has not been signed, raising doubts about how quickly money will reach suppliers.
• Regional chambers of commerce warn many firms are running out of cash and urge ministers to ready further measures if funds fail to reach smaller suppliers.
• Separately, JLR has secured a £2 billion facility from Standard Chartered, Citigroup and MUFG to strengthen liquidity during the restart.