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    Tata Motor’s JLR begins phased return to UK manufacturing after cyber attack

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    Tata Motor's JLR begins phased return to UK manufacturing after cyber attack

    Jaguar Land Rover, the British luxury carmaker owned by India’s Tata Motors, is beginning a phased return to manufacturing following a cyber attack earlier this month that brought operations to a halt, the company said on Monday.Work at JLR’s three UK facilities in the West Midlands and Merseyside—Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Halewood — was stopped on September 1 after the attack the previous night. The company had initially indicated that production might not resume before October 1.A JLR spokesperson told the BBC: “Today we are informing colleagues, retailers and suppliers that some sections of our manufacturing operations will resume in the coming days.”The disruption directly affected around 30,000 employees at JLR’s UK plants, with roughly 100,000 more employed across its supplier network. Some suppliers provide components exclusively to JLR, while others work with multiple automakers.Live EventsThe phased restart represents a key step in JLR’s recovery, as it aims to restore full production and stabilise its supply chain.The incident began on August 31, when a manager at the Halewood factory flagged a potential system breach. Within 24 hours, the UK’s largest automotive employer had shut down multiple factories and its entire IT network. As per The Guradian, the disruption extended across JLR’s global operations, hitting plants in Slovakia, Brazil, and India. In total, over 33,000 JLR employees and around 200,000 in its supplier network faced uncertainty.Supply chain disruptions have been severe. BBC reports that government officials are supporting suppliers facing heavy losses, while industry insiders estimate the attack is costing JLR at least £50 million ($66.76 million) per week in lost production. Some suppliers are bracing for shutdowns, and Bloomberg notes that JLR has already paid roughly £300 million to partners in recent days. The UK government is reportedly exploring buying some supplier ports to provide relief. By September 25, partial IT restoration allowed further payments to keep suppliers afloat.This is not the first major cyberattack tied to Tata Consultancy Services’ clients. Earlier this year, Marks & Spencer and the Co-op also suffered attacks. In May, hackers accessed M&S systems via TCS over the Easter weekend. During its AGM in June, TCS insisted that none of its own systems or users were compromised, despite its long-standing relationship with M&S. The breach cost the retailer around £300 million and exposed customer data.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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