UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced negotiations with the US to secure tariff exemptions aimed at protecting British car manufacturers. The measures, designed to shield firms like Aston Martin from retaliatory tariffs linked to politically charged policies, underscore a commitment to protect domestic industries against authoritarian trade maneuvers.

Unite the Union successfully brokered an 8% pay rise for over 2,500 Aston Martin workers, including a four percent increase plus a £1,000 bonus starting January 2024, significantly improving labor conditions.

Aston Martin announced a 4% salary increase for all eligible UK workers, along with a one-time bonus of £1,000 and a reduction of one weekly working hour for manufacturing technicians. The measures, reached after extensive union negotiations, affect over 2,500 employees and contractors.

Aston Martin has secured a two‐year long-term pay agreement through constructive negotiations with Unite. The deal includes a 4% annual pay increase for general staff, a 1.5% raise plus a reduction in manufacturing hours for technicians in 2025, and a one-off payment, reinforcing improved work-life balance and supporting employee welfare.

Aston Martin announced a one-off £1,000 cost-of-living payment and a 4% annual pay rise for over 2,500 workers following union negotiations. This move, which came after lengthy discussions with the Unite union, underscores the company’s commitment to addressing cost-of-living pressures and supporting its workforce.

Aston Martin investors have expressed discontent over the company’s executive bonus structure and lack of robust diversity measures, as noted in its annual report. The backlash highlights concerns over corporate governance and ethical responsibility regarding executive compensation practices.

At its annual meeting, Aston Martin faced a significant investor rebellion against its executive pay report and leadership, with shareholders voting against the company's proposals and demanding improved diversity and governance practices.

Aston Martin recalled over 17,500 vehicles due to the use of counterfeit plastic parts from a Chinese subcontractor. The incident has raised serious questions about the company's supplier oversight and quality control, while the firm announced plans to replace the supplier and trial a new supply chain mapping tool to improve transparency.

On May 17, 2023, Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack publicly criticized rival F1 teams for lobbying efforts aimed at influencing the length of DRS zones. Krack argued that decisions regarding these technical regulations should be left to the FIA and Formula 1 decision makers, rather than driven by teams' self-interests.

Aston Martin Lagonda was reported to have spent $20,000 on lobbying efforts in 2022, according to data published by OpenSecrets. The disclosure highlights the company's participation in political lobbying, reflecting its engagement in influencing policy decisions, a common practice among corporations seeking favorable regulatory environments.