Overview

• JLR says a controlled, phased restart is under way and it is working with the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure a secure return to production.
• Reports indicate the Wolverhampton engine plant is expected to lead the restart, with full output likely to take weeks to restore.
• The government-backed facility guarantees a £1.5bn commercial bank loan via UK Export Finance with five-year repayment to stabilize a supply chain supporting about 120,000 jobs.
• Partial restoration of IT systems has helped clear supplier payments, while dealers and service centers report weeks-long parts ordering disruptions that delayed repairs.
• The company says some data was accessed in the attack and the forensic investigation continues as hacker groups claim responsibility without independent verification.