Workers affected by JLR cyberattack told ‘to sign up for universal credit’

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Unite says members being laid off with reduced or zero pay as company continues production shutdown

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The workers’ union Unite is calling for the government to offer a furlough scheme for workers caught up in the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack after some in the supply chain were reportedly laid off or advised to sign up for universal credit.

Workers affected by JLR cyberattack told ‘to sign up for universal credit’

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