Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has started a voluntary redundancy program to reduce costs by about £1.7 billion over the next two years. This move follows a severe cyber attack last year that stopped production for over a month and caused big losses for the company.Key Facts
- JLR plans to save approximately £1.7 billion in two years to adapt to changing global market conditions.
- The company is offering voluntary redundancies to salaried and management staff.
- A cyber attack in September 2025 shut down JLR production for several weeks, causing a 27% drop in manufacturing and an estimated £1.9 billion loss.
- Reports suggest up to 4,000 jobs could be lost, but JLR has not confirmed exact numbers.
- JLR employs around 30,000 people in the UK and 10,000 overseas.
- The company’s global headquarters is in Coventry, with manufacturing sites in Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Halewood.
- Unite union leaders and government officials are involved in discussions to reduce job losses and support workers.
- The UK government has taken steps to support the automotive industry, including lowering electricity costs and providing financial help for zero-emission vehicle production.
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