Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to implement voluntary job cuts as part of a broader strategy to reduce costs. The company aims to save approximately £1.7 billion over the next two years.
This move follows a period of significant financial strain for the automaker. In September 2025, JLR experienced a cyber-attack that led to the shutdown of all manufacturing operations for several weeks. This incident resulted in a 27% drop in overall production and an estimated cost of £1.9 billion, including the loss of manufacturing.
In June, JLR had announced its intention to cut costs by roughly £1.7 billion over the coming years to aid its recovery. At that time, the company indicated that these savings would be achieved through reductions in areas such as materials, warranty, and fixed costs. Earlier cost-saving plans, announced three years prior, had anticipated fewer than 300 employees leaving the firm.
JLR employs approximately 30,000 people in its UK operations. The company's global headquarters are located in Whitley, Coventry, with manufacturing sites in Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Halewood on Merseyside. The company also has around 10,000 employees at plants overseas.
In response to the economic pressures faced by the automotive industry, a government spokesperson stated that significant action has been taken to support manufacturers. These measures include lowering electricity bills for producers and providing financial assistance for the manufacture and sale of zero-emission vehicles. Discussions have also taken place between company representatives and regional officials, such as the West Midlands mayor, regarding support for the business and its workforce.