Ideal Orgs

Scientology’s upcoming Manchester Ideal Org hits snag with asbestos problem

Renovation works at the Church of Scientology’s forthcoming Manchester Ideal Org have run into problems after the building was found to be riddled with asbestos, planning documents reveal.

UK

Scientology ads reappear on the London Underground: Battle of the Billboards continues

The Church of Scientology have responded to billboards placed at one of London’s busiest Tube stations by it’s former members with a new set of ads aimed at commuters.

IAS Event News UK

Scientology protestors reach agreement with Council, avoiding PSPO ban

Protestors in the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with Mid-Sussex District Council which avoids the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside its Sussex headquarters.

UK

Is your loved one stuck in Scientology? Check this photo from Saint Hill

We often hear from readers who have lost contact with their loved ones due to Scientology’s strict “disconnection” policy, which forbids its members from maintaining relationships with anybody who is critical of the Church.

News UK

East Grinstead train station removes Scientology sign, apologising for “upset” caused to survivors

A sign promoting the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters at East Grinstead train station in Sussex has been removed, with the rail company apologising for the “upset” it may have caused to survivors of abuse within the controversial organisation.

News UK

Hedgegate: Scientology finally complies with Highways demands at UK HQ

After eight months of dispute with West Sussex Highways, the Church of Scientology have finally removed a 130ft hedge, concealed fencing and wooden sleepers it had placed on public land opposite it’s UK headquarters in order to obstruct protestors.

COSRECI UK

Scientology’s slow start to 2025: Saint Hill stats leak

Earlier this year we shared some of Scientology’s yearly statistics from their UK headquarters and analysed what that means in terms of their so-called ‘expansion’. And now we’re six months into 2025 we’ve been sent some updated stats that suggest Saint [continue reading…]

UK

Scientology’s top UK bookseller sells an average of just 2 Dianetics books a day

In a recent testimonial from Scientology’s UK headquarters, Saint Hill, Ulises Arias is celebrated as the country’s “top bookseller”, although a closer look at the numbers suggests he only sells an average of 2 books a day. In Scientology, book sales [continue reading…]

News UK

London Mayor Sadiq Khan weighs in on Scientology Tube ad controversy

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has weighed in on Scientology’s recent controversial advertising campaign on the city’s Underground network after being questioned at a recent meeting of the London Assembly. During the latest Mayor’s Question Time held on 22nd May, [continue reading…]

News UK

Scientology seeks planning permission for 45,000 sq ft Sussex event venue ahead of annual IAS event

The Church of Scientology are seeking permission to build a 45,000 square foot temporary event space on the grounds of their UK headquarters ahead of the annual IAS gala, after they were issued a warning by the Council.