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JLR had been considering what it could do to support the supply chain, but Bance believed the government could help with a furlough scheme or by guaranteeing loans.

Unite has called for the UK government to set up a furlough scheme, similar to the one announced by the Scottish government for bus maker Alexander Dennis.

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis says it will keep its Scottish sites open after the Scottish government pledged £4m towards a furlough scheme.

The government is now facing calls for a furlough scheme to be set up, to prevent widespread job losses.

Volkswagen plans to temporarily furlough 160 employees and slow production of its electric SUV.