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Its production lines have been at a standstill since the start of September, following the attack.

It has 1,250 employees mostly based in the West Midlands, but much like JLR's factories, its main plants in Coventry and Kidderminster have been at a virtual standstill for weeks.

Most of the Asahi Group's factories in Japan have been at a standstill since Monday, after the attack hit its ordering and delivering system, the firm has said.

Being self employed, Dowden said after her diagnosis her diary went from booked and busy to a complete standstill - and she feared she would never dance again.

The car-maker's production lines have been at a standstill for more than a fortnight, with concerns growing that some companies reliant on the brand's business could go bust without support.