Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased restart of production, over a month after a crippling cyber-attack halted operations worldwide.
Factories across the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton and Solihull, are resuming work this week, with Slovakia’s Nitra plant to follow.
Chief executive Adrian Mardell called it “an important moment” and said the company’s recovery was “firmly under way.”
JLR’s retail sales dropped 17% last quarter to 85,495 vehicles, reflecting the production shutdown and trade challenges.
To support suppliers, JLR introduced a new financing scheme offering upfront payments to ease cashflow pressures.
The UK government pledged a £1.5bn loan guarantee to stabilize the sector, though funds are not yet available.
“Restarting is great news for workers and suppliers,” said business secretary Peter Kyle. “But pressure remains on the supply chain.”
