Luxury carmaker JLR has again extended its shutdown by another week following a recent cyber attack.

The manufacturer has told staff across its factories, suppliers and partners that the closure will continue until Wednesday October 1.

This follows the announcement last week that the shutdown would continue until September 24.

A statement released by the company said: "We have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until Wednesday 1 October, following the cyber incident.

"We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.

"Our teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the National

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