Jaguar Land Rover Job Cuts

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1. 5 Sep

   Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month.

   5 outlets · BBC
2. 6 Sep

   As well as the cyber-attack, which halted production for several weeks and dented the UK economy, JLR has suffered the fallout from tariffs imposed by Trump, affecting the key American market for models such as the Range Rover and Defender.

   3 outlets · The Guardian
3. 7 Sep

   Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's economic spokesman, said: "Days after a market meltdown, when grip and direction are required, John Healey has revealed himself to be an empty vessel with no idea about how to rescue our economy."

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 14 articles

• 7 Sep What went wrong at JLR and why is it cutting jobs?Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a £1.7 billion cost-cutting plan. The cuts will primarily affect office roles and are expected to impact around 34,000 UK-based staff. JLR's financial performance has been weak, with revenues slumping by 9.6% in the latest quarter and profits declining more than 99% to £14 million for the financial year to March…Evening Standard
• 7 Sep Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs to reduce costs and compete with ChinaJaguar Land Rover, Britain's largest automaker, has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs from its global workforce over the next two years. The job cuts are part of a cost-cutting effort aimed at saving £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) to help the company compete with Chinese electric car manufacturers. The move is in response to the industry's shift towards electrification.Toronto Star
• 7 Sep Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two yearsJaguar Land Rover (JLR) is cutting 4,000 jobs over two years due to competition from Chinese carmakers, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles. The cuts will mainly affect JLR's UK-based head office, where 43,000 people are employed globally. The company hopes to achieve 90% of the cuts through voluntary redundancy, with a deadline of October 4th for affected staff to apply. JLR aims to save £1.7bn over…BBC
• 7 Sep Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs amid cost-saving driveJaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cut 4,000 jobs over two years as part of its cost-saving drive. The majority of these cuts are expected to affect office roles in the UK, where around 34,000 staff are based. JLR's chief executive, PB Balaji, emphasized that the company is committed to supporting employees who will be let go with care and fairness. This decision comes amidst intense competition from cheaper Chinese…Evening Standard
• 7 Sep John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in push for growthChancellor John Healey is set to unveil a £150 million fund for fast-growing northern firms as part of his plan to boost economic growth through an "active" state. The pot will offer investments of between £5 million and £15 million to help innovative companies expand, with the goal of attracting additional private capital. This comes amid challenging economic times, including a rise in government borrowing costs…Evening Standard
• 7 Sep Chancellor John Healey refuses to rule out tax hikes in October BudgetChancellor John Healey has refused to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Budget on October 28, citing government borrowing costs that are at "historic highs". Healey acknowledged that times are tough and that the government is responding to "extreme pressures" in the market. The key issue at hand is the Chancellor's commitment to controlling public spending, as he aims to balance the books, despite a recent…BBC
• 6 Sep Minister says no bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid job cut reportsThe UK Business Secretary, Jonny Reynolds, said on the BBC that the government will not provide a bailout for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) amid reports of job cuts. JLR is implementing a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management staff, with approximately 300,000 vehicles in its break-even target. The company aims to save £1.7 billion over two years by simplifying its organization and improving…Evening Standard
• 6 Sep No bailouts for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports of thousands of job cuts, says ministerBusiness Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has stated that the government will not provide a bailout for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which is planning up to 4,000 job cuts. The redundancies would represent around 12% of JLR's UK workforce and have been attributed to a slump in sales exacerbated by a cyber-attack and Donald Trump's tariff wars. Reynolds said it was not the government's role to "intervene and run businesses"…The Guardian
• 6 Sep Jaguar Land Rover may cut 4,000 jobs as Tata-owned carmaker targets £1.7bn savings after cyberattackJaguar Land Rover's parent company Tata Motors is planning a voluntary redundancy programme that may cut 4,000 jobs over two years as part of its efforts to save approximately £1.7 billion in costs and reduce its break-even point to 300,000 vehicles. The move comes nearly a year after the company was hit by a cyberattack that caused significant production delays and losses estimated at around £1.9 billion. JLR…Times of India
• 6 Sep Jaguar Land Rover confirms it is axing up to 4,000 jobs a year in bid to save £1.7bn after cyber attack that stopped production for more than a monthJaguar Land Rover is cutting up to 4,000 jobs over the next year in an effort to save £1.7 billion. The move comes after a cyber attack last year caused production to halt for over a month and resulted in a loss of £1.9 billion. The company has also been affected by soaring costs, plunging sales, and US tariffs on UK car imports, which have reduced North American sales by 10% since their introduction. A voluntary…Daily Mail

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