1,100 jobs will be created in the UK by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as it sets out to build new model series.

The jobs will be created around JLR’s Castle Bromwich plant, with new projects including the construction of the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake estate car alongside other projects.

JLR has carried out expansion in recent years as it sees a rise in global sales. The company has focused much of the new development in the UK with 8,000 new workers hired in the last two years.

The government welcomed the move, with Business Secretary, Vince Cable saying “This expansion is a clear demonstration of Jaguar Land Rover's continuing commitment and investment in the UK".