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Business · 7 September 2026

Jaguar Land Rover cutting 4,000 jobs over next two years

Jaguar Land Rover cutting 4,000 jobs over next two years

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The UK's largest car maker is making the cuts, mostly affecting its head office in the UK, to save £1.7 billion and strengthen its competitiveness. JLR faces challenges from Chinese market rivalry, US import duties, and the transition to electric vehicles. The firm aims to implement the job reductions via voluntary redundancy, with applications accepted until 4 October.

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