Jaguar Land Rover will resume production at some of its UK manufacturing sites on Wednesday, following a major cyber-attack that halted operations for over a month.

The phased return will begin in Wolverhampton and Hams Hall, before expanding to Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Halewood, and the company’s facility in Nitra, Slovakia.

The automaker said it is taking careful steps to restore operations safely while maintaining data security.

The restart comes as JLR struggles with a sharp drop in sales linked to the shutdown. Wholesale deliveries fell by 24.2% in the quarter ending September 30, while retail sales dropped by 17.1%.

The company described the period as “challenging,” citing not only the cyberattack but also the planned withdrawal of older Jaguar models and the effect of new US tariffs on exports.

To ease the financial pressure on its partners, JLR has introduced an accelerated-payment programme for key suppliers.

The plan allows Tier 1 suppliers—those directly contracted by the automaker—to receive payment for new orders shortly after placement, rather than waiting up to two months after delivery.

The scheme is being funded by JLR through commercial bank credit and is expected to push funds quickly through the supply chain.

Industry insiders, however, warn that the move may not be enough to save smaller suppliers hit hard by the production halt. Many firms have faced severe cash shortages, with some forced to lay off workers.

Evtec Group’s David Roberts criticized the government for offering “inadequate” support, saying pleas for direct aid to advanced manufacturers have gone unanswered.

UK Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle welcomed JLR’s resumption of production, calling it “very good news for workers and suppliers.”

He acknowledged that while the restart marks progress, many companies remain under financial strain.

Kyle said his focus would remain on helping JLR fully recover from the cyber incident and strengthening the long-term health of the UK automotive supply chain.

Source: BBC.