Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing halts after cyber attack, prompting calls for government aid

A cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover has devastated its manufacturing operations, leading to widespread job losses and financial ruin for supply chain firms. Experts are calling for government intervention beyond Universal Credit, as smaller suppliers face severe cash flow issues and layoffs. JLR's global plants remain shut, impacting thousands of workers. The cyber attack, ongoing for three weeks, has prompted calls for a furlough scheme similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic. JLR is working to restore systems safely.