Cyberattack Brings Jaguar Land Rover to a Halt

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the biggest car maker in Britain, has extended the shutdown of its factories until October 1 after a cyberattack left operations crippled. This has placed immense pressure on smaller suppliers, with significant financial losses reported. Owned by India's Tata Motors, the company operates three UK factories, producing around 1,000 cars daily.

The cyberattack has led to substantial losses, amounting to tens of millions of pounds, and many of JLR's 33,000 staff are on standby at home. British business minister Peter Kyle plans to visit JLR to discuss recovery strategies for both the company and its supply chain. Chris McDonald from the Ministry for Industry emphasized the importance of quickly restarting operations and maintaining the health of the supply chain for economic stability.

The broader impact of the shutdown has been evident, with the latest S&P Global survey noting a downturn in UK manufacturing output. JLR is one of many companies affected by a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks. As JLR prepares plans to resume production, it also faces the challenge of safeguarding the 104,000 jobs supported by its supply chains. The Unite trade union calls for government assistance to keep these businesses afloat and protect jobs.