Jaguar Land Rover’s production shutdown due to a cyberattack is causing significant repercussions for businesses in Britain’s West Midlands region, with some already resorting to making redundancies or reducing staff hours. The luxury carmaker, owned by Tata Motors, has had to extend its shutdown until October, affecting the livelihoods of many in the area around Birmingham.

A survey of 84 businesses in the region revealed that the cyberattack had negatively impacted over three-quarters of them, with financial losses, reduced working hours, and job cuts being reported. The ripple effects of this event are being felt across the entire automotive supply chain, highlighting the interconnected nature of the industry in the West Midlands. Efforts are being made to provide financial support to the affected businesses, underscoring the importance of the region as a powerhouse of automotive production in the UK.