Overview

• JLR says a controlled, phased restart is under way, with limited output expected first to confirm rebuilt IT systems are functioning safely.
• Wolverhampton is widely reported as the first site to resume activity, with Solihull, Halewood, and Slovakia’s Nitra flagged by sources for potential limited restarts later in the week.
• The shutdown has entered a sixth week, with economists estimating downtime at roughly £5–10 million per day and warning of substantial revenue and profit hits.
• Supplier strain persists, with some small firms reporting temporary layoffs; JLR has boosted invoicing capacity and is expected to accelerate payments to ease cashflow.
• The UK announced a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to support the supply chain, though reports indicate the facility is not yet signed and JLR has arranged separate private funding.