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MPs seek COVID-style financial aid for Jaguar Land Rover after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover's UK factories remain closed for over two weeks after a cyber attack, with thousands of supply chain workers facing job insecurity and union calls for government support.
- Jaguar Land Rover halted production at its UK factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton starting August 31 due to a cyber attack affecting global operations.
- The shutdown extended past the initial return date of September 9 because the company continues to face disruption and works with cybersecurity specialists to restore systems.
- JLR confirmed some data was accessed in the attack and is notifying affected individuals and regulators while the Unite union highlights the severe impact on supply chain workers.
- Unite's national officer Des Quinn stated that direct JLR employees’ jobs are not at risk but thousands of supply chain workers need urgent government-supported furlough schemes to protect livelihoods.
- The extended shutdown threatens numerous jobs across JLR’s supply chain, prompting talks with the government about taxpayer-backed rescue packages to aid affected suppliers and workers.
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Thousands of workers 'could lose livelihoods' as Jaguar Land Rover crisis moves into third week - Liverpool Echo
There are calls for the government to step-in to support those in the supply chain for the car manufacturing giant that is still trying to recover from a cyber attack
·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Labour urged to intervene in Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack as workers face 'immediate threat'
The UK's largest union has called on the Government to provide support for Jaguar Land Rover workers as the automaker continues to deal with the after-effects of a devastating cyber attack
·London, United Kingdom
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a British luxury car manufacturer that suffered a cyberattack in late August, will remain closed to its factories in the United Kingdom until next week.
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