Jaguar Land Rover parts makers asked by banks to put up homes as loan security after hack 01. October 2025 (20:27) Lobby group says urgent government intervention required as small suppliers on brink of collapse during shutdownSmall companies who supply parts used in Jaguar Land Rover cars have been asked by banks to put up their family homes as personal guarantees in order to access emergency loans, with no direct UK government support on offer for parts makers a month after the carmaker was hit by a crippling cyber-attack.JLR, Britain’s biggest automotive employer, is considering making advance payments to top-tier suppliers as it tries to restart production after the hack, but smaller parts makers warn they are on the brink of collapse without urgent cash injections. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91 01. October 2025 (20:26) Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tourThe world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said.The Jane Goodall Institute announced that she had passed away of natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Four ways this US government shutdown could end 01. October 2025 (20:25) At some point, public pressure and political pain will see one side yield to bring this latest US government shutdown to an end. (BBC News)
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