Overview
- Jaguar Land Rover says limited manufacturing is resuming after roughly a month offline, with a phased restart following restoration of key IT systems.
- Payment processing and the Global Parts Logistics Centre are back online, allowing JLR to clear supplier backlogs and resume servicing and registrations.
- The government has announced a £1.5bn loan guarantee via the Export Development Guarantee to help stabilize the supply chain, with repayment over five years.
- Industry groups and advisors warn funds may not reach smaller tiers quickly, citing cash‑flow strain, up to 60‑day payment terms, and calls for direct support or furlough‑style help.
- Some small suppliers report being asked to give personal guarantees such as family homes to access costly emergency loans, as charities estimate around 120,000 people are affected.