New Minis at a dealership in Scotland. BMW’s financial arm has set aside £200m to date for compensation payments. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen New Minis at a dealership in Scotland. BMW’s financial arm has set aside £200m to date for compensation payments. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian Carmakers brace for big payouts… Continue reading Carmakers brace for big payouts over loans scandal after FCA consultation
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UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog
The DVSA conducted 168,644 driving tests in September 2025, an increase of 14% on the same month last year. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The DVSA conducted 168,644 driving tests in September 2025, an increase of 14% on the same month last year. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian UK opens up more driving… Continue reading UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog
Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack
Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been out of action for more than a month after a cyber-attack. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been out of action for more than a month after a cyber-attack. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack Carmaker… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack
EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports; UK investors quit ‘sky-high’ stock markets at record pace – business live
05.45 EDT EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports Lisa O’Carroll The EU is to take a leaf out of Donald Trump’s playbook and increase tariffs on foreign steel imports as the local industry, particularly in Germany, is threatened with “collapse” in the face of cheap Chinese imports and 50% punitive tariffs imposed by the… Continue reading EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports; UK investors quit ‘sky-high’ stock markets at record pace – business live
Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack
A cyber-attack on 31 August forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down key systems. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen A cyber-attack on 31 August forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down key systems. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack Wolverhampton expected to be first plant to… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack
Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’
Aston Martin said it expects its adjusted operating profit to end its financial year at about a loss of £110m. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Aston Martin said it expects its adjusted operating profit to end its financial year at about a loss of £110m. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA Aston Martin warns on profits… Continue reading Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’
The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial
More than a month has passed since Jaguar Land Rover was targeted in a cyber-attack that forced it to turn off computers and shut factories. Photograph: Jaguar Land Rover/PA View image in fullscreen More than a month has passed since Jaguar Land Rover was targeted in a cyber-attack that forced it to turn off computers… Continue reading The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial
UK electric car sales hit record high as taxpayer subsidies help attract buyers
The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK – including models from Citroën, Renault (pictured), Nissan and Vauxhall. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters View image in fullscreen The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK… Continue reading UK electric car sales hit record high as taxpayer subsidies help attract buyers
The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley
JLR is a rich business that made pre-tax profits of £2.5bn last year. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters View image in fullscreen JLR is a rich business that made pre-tax profits of £2.5bn last year. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ Nils Pratley If… Continue reading The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley
Jaguar Land Rover suppliers asked to put up homes as loan security after hack
A production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull in 2022. JLR has not produced a single car since the last day of August. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen A production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull in 2022. JLR has not produced a single car since the last day… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover suppliers asked to put up homes as loan security after hack