JLR extends shutdown following cyber attack

LUXURY carmaker JLR has again extended its shutdown by another week following a recent cyber attack.

- TAMLYN JONES Business Reporter

The manufacturer has told staff across its factories, suppliers and partners that the closure will continue until Wednesday, October 1.

This follows the announcement last week that the shutdown would continue until September 24.

A statement released by the company said: "We have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until October 1, following the cyber incident.

"We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.