Jaguar Land Rover Faces 4,000 Job Cuts Post-Cyber Attack and Tariff Impact

• •JLR plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs due to financial pressures and a recent cyber attack.
• •The cyber attack in September 2025 caused a 27% drop in production and cost £1.9 billion.
• •Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet with JLR and union leaders to discuss job loss mitigation.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a voluntary redundancy program that could affect up to 4,000 employees over the next two years, following a significant cyber attack in September 2025 that halted production for over a month. The company is facing financial pressures due to falling sales, tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency, and the need to save £1.7 billion. The cyber attack led to a 27% drop in production and an estimated cost of £1.9 billion. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to meet with JLR's leadership and the Unite union to discuss mitigation strategies for job losses. The job cuts primarily target salaried and management roles, as the company seeks to simplify operations and enhance efficiency. The automotive industry is under pressure from various factors, including cost inflation and a slow uptake of electric vehicles. JLR's recent financial performance has been severely impacted, with profits plummeting from £2.5 billion to just £14 million year-over-year.