Gold hits record high in best year since 1979; JLR production shutdown extended by another week – business live

Gold hits $3,759/ounce, while Jaguar Land Rover’s disruption following a cyber-attack continues

Industry minister Chris McDonald has insisted that the goevrnment is on the side of JLR’s suppliers.

McDonald says:

“We have two priorities, helping Jaguar Land Rover get back up and running as soon as possible and the long-term health of the supply chain.

“The Business Secretary and I are visiting JLR today to host companies in the supply chain, to listen to workers and hear how we can support them and help get production back online.