UK Government Provides ยฃ1.5bn Loan to Jaguar Land Rover Following Cyberattack
London, UK – September 28, 2025 – The UK government has agreed to a ยฃ1.5 billion loan to support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in the wake of a significant cyberattack that disrupted production and threatened thousands of jobs. The financial intervention aims to safeguard employment within JLR and its extensive supply chain, bolstering a crucial sector of the British automotive industry.
The cyberattack, which began at the end of August, forced JLR to halt operations and prompted concerns about the long-term impact on the company and its workforce. The government’s move provides critical financial stability as JLR works to restore its systems and resume manufacturing. “We are protecting thousands of these jobsโฆhelping support their supply chain and protect a vital part of the British car industry,” a government source stated.
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith welcomed the government’s action but criticized the timing, stating, “it took too long to get there.” he further urged Labor to support a cyber reinsurance scheme, arguing, “Labour must now also pick up our suggestion of a cyber reinsurance scheme to protect British businesses from state backed actors in an increasingly dangerous world.” Griffith added,”Britain’s firms and manufacturers deserve a government that is not distracted by scandals and infighting and that understands business.”
Union Unite, representing thousands of workers at JLR and within its supply chain, described the loan as “an crucial first step” in securing the future of the company.
The cyberattack is attributed to the same group responsible for recent high-profile breaches at Marks and Spencer and the Co-Op. JLR confirmed its teams are “working around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure we restart in a safe and secure manner,” and that the foundational work of its recovery program is underway. Regular updates will be provided to employees, retailers, and suppliers.
