UK union demands furlough for JLR supply chain workers hit by cyberattack halting production until Sept 24, 2025.

Unite, a UK trade union, is urging the government to create a furlough scheme for workers in Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain affected by a cyberattack that has paused production until September 24, 2025. The union says workers are being laid off with reduced or no pay and advised to claim universal credit, and it wants a support program similar to one for Alexander Dennis staff. Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, argues the government must protect vital jobs and industries, citing the Scottish government’s response as a model. JLR continues its forensic investigation into the cyber incident.