URGENT: JLR Supply Chain Staff Ordered to Apply for Universal Credit Amid Ongoing Crisis.

Breaking News: JLR Supply Chain Staff Ordered to Apply for Universal Credit Amid Ongoing Crisis Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain staff are being told to apply for universal credit, according to union Unite, following a cyber attack that has forced the carmaker to shut down its IT networks and halt production. The union claims staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay", leaving thousands of workers in uncertainty. This move is expected to have an immediate impact on the livelihoods of those affected. Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain supports 104,000 jobs in the UK, making it a vital part of the economy. The cyber attack has already caused significant disruption, with production halted until at least September 24th, and potentially longer. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has called on the UK government to set up a furlough scheme similar to one announced by the Scottish government for bus maker Alexander Dennis. "Workers in the JLR supply chain must not be made to pay the price for the cyber attack," she said. The BBC has contacted the government for comment, but so far no response has been received. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*