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Jaguar Land Rover Announces Voluntary Redundancy Programme Amid Cost-Saving Push
9/5/2026, 11:44:55 PM
Core Event
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management staff, aiming to generate about £1.7 billion (? $2.3 billion) in savings over the next two years. The company has not confirmed the exact number of positions, but media reports cite a possible reduction of up to 4,000 roles.
Background & Context
The move follows a series of pressures on the British automaker. A cyber-attack in September 2025 halted global production for several weeks, cutting output by 27 percent and costing an estimated £1.9 billion. In the three months to June 30, revenue fell 9.6 percent year-on-year to £6 billion, while pretax profit slumped 69 percent to £109 million. Additional strains include higher U.S. tariffs, weakened demand in China, a fire at a Norwegian component supplier that paused Range Rover production, and the broader cost of transitioning to electric vehicles—evidenced by the electric Range Rover’s price of £154,070.
Official Statements & Responses
Union General Secretary Sharon Graham warned of a “perfect storm” over the automotive sector and noted intensive weekend talks on mitigating job losses. A government spokesperson highlighted recent measures to lower electricity bills for manufacturers and to support zero-emission vehicle production. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is scheduled to meet CEO PB Balaji to discuss the situation.
Data & Statistics
- Savings target: £1.7 billion over two years.
- UK workforce: ? 33,000 employees; worldwide total ? 40,000.
- Potential job cuts: up to 4,000 roles (unconfirmed).
- Revenue (Q3 to June 30): £6 billion, down 9.6 percent YoY.
- Pretax profit: £109 million, down 69 percent.
- Production decline after cyber-attack: 27 percent.
- Estimated cyber-attack cost: £1.9 billion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is an incredibly worrying and stressful time for JLR workers,” — Unite
