2025 Cyberattack — production shutdown, £1.9B impact
Data compromised
Operational disruption; supply chain impact
Technical writeup
Cyberattack began Aug 31, 2025. Production halted at Solihull, Halewood, Wolverhampton for three weeks. Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed responsibility. Estimated £1.9B damage to UK economy—most costly cyberattack in British history. Phased restart from October; full recovery expected January 2026.
Root cause
Cyberattack; ransomware/operational disruption