Tata , which bought JLR earlier this year , warned its support for the UK subsidiary did not negate the argument that the British government should provide bridging loans and credit guarantees to help the company and the car sector as a whole through the current financial difficulties , the FT said . Tata acquired the British - based luxury car manufacturer earlier this year . UK government also pondering a public - funded takeover of the company . JLR employs around 15,000 workers in Britain .
Tata acquired the British - based luxury car manufacturer earlier this year . UK government also pondering a public - funded takeover of the company . JLR employs around 15,000 workers in Britain .