The government could start buying parts from Jaguar Land Rover’s suppliers in a plan to protect manufacturing jobs from the impact of a severe cyber-attack, as it explores options to support companies supplying the stricken carmaker.
The business secretary, Peter Kyle, is considering a plan that would lead to the government buying parts made by the suppliers, then selling them back to JLR when it resumes production of its vehicles, according to a report by ITV News. It is among several options under consideration.
