The British government is exploring options to give a financial lifeline to Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) suppliers after a cyberattack forced the carmaker to stop production.

The shutdown, which has been extended until October, has had a significant financial impact. JLR reportedly loses at least 50 million pounds ($68 million) every week.

Potential government support

UK business minister Peter Kyle and industry minister Chris McDonald visited JLR on Tuesday. They discussed the situation with the company's CEO, Adrian Mardell, and discussed possible ways of restarting production and ensuring the long-term health of the supply chain.

“We have two priorities – helping Jaguar Land Rover get back up and running as soon as possible and the long-term health of the supply chain,” said McDonald

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