Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut around 4,000 jobs
Job reductions as JLR seeks £1.7 billion in savings
Last updated 7th Sep 2026
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will cut around 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years in an effort to save £1.7 billion.
The company cited "significant challenges" in the automotive industry as the reason for the reduction in roles as part of its cost-saving strategy.
JLR currently employs about 30,000 people across the UK and makes most of its cars in factories in the country, including at Solihull, West Midlands, and Halewood, Merseyside.
Chief Executive PB Balaji highlighted the industry's challenges, such as technological changes, intense competition, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, as factors driving the decision.
Through JLR's "Growth Reimagined" strategy, Balaji outlined plans to strengthen the company's competitiveness and position it for long-term success.
JLR will focus on launching five new products within the next 12 months and renewing its focus on key markets, including North America, to achieve double-digit revenue growth.
Additionally, the company aims to reduce organisational complexity and achieve savings of £1.7 billion, moving its break-even point towards 300,000 vehicles in order to compete more effectively in the evolving market.
These measures will support continued investment of £15-18 billion over the next five years in electrification, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, and enhanced customer experiences.
Balaji acknowledged the impact of the workforce reduction, stating, "We recognise this will be difficult news for colleagues affected, and are committed to supporting everyone with care, fairness and respect."
Chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, Corine Crane, said: “This is worrying news for everyone concerned – for the company’s staff and for the supply chain which employs hundreds of thousands of people across the region.
“The automotive sector is being hampered by a range of global pressures and that was exacerbated for JLR when it suffered from a cyber-attack in 2025, which virtually ground the company to a halt.
“We saw the effect that had on the regional supply chain and, in fact, the whole of the UK economy.
“It’s vital that Government and all regional stakeholders recognise the sense of urgency and work together to ensure there is investment in the future of automotive and manufacturing in this region to help protect the industry, the thousands of people it employs and the wider economy.
“And, for those people who are directly affected by this announcement, there is support out there should they need it.”