Overview

• JLR confirmed a phased restart at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre and Battery Assembly Centre, with staff returning this week.
• Production steps also resumed at Wolverhampton’s engine plant, stamping at Castle Bromwich, and key operations at Solihull and Halewood, with further ramp‑up to follow.
• The attack halted manufacturing for about a month across UK and overseas sites, disrupting delivery systems and straining suppliers.
• GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency are investigating, with Russian state involvement treated as a line of enquiry but not yet attributed.
• Government support includes a £1.5bn loan guarantee, while experts warn carmakers remain prime targets after recent data exposures at Renault, Stellantis, BMW and others.