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MNN UK · January 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Top City & Guilds executives placed on leave amid bonus scandal

What happened: City & Guilds' CEO Kirstie Donnelly and CFO Abid Ismail have been put on leave following a scandal involving millions in bonuses. The vocational training body is under investigation by the Charity Commission.

Why it matters:

  • Raises concerns about financial governance in a major UK vocational training provider.
  • Impacts staff, learners, and stakeholders relying on City & Guilds qualifications.

MNN Take: The leave comes as the new owner, PeopleCert, investigates the bonus payments and related events to ensure transparency and accountability.

Sources: Guardian UK