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  • Preparations underway ahead of annual IAS event
    IAS Event

    Preparations underway ahead of annual IAS event

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    October 10, 2026
  • East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition
    Government, UK

    East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition

  • Scientology protest announced ahead of annual IAS gathering
    IAS Event

    Scientology protest announced ahead of annual IAS gathering



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SCIENTOLOGY NEWS

  • High-profile ex-Scientologists to gather for HowdyCon conference this weekend
    News

    High-profile ex-Scientologists to gather for HowdyCon conference this weekend

    by

    Scientology Business Team
    September 17, 2026
  • It’s that time of year again! Scientology erect mammoth marquee ahead of annual East Grinstead bash
    IAS Event, UK

    It’s that time of year again! Scientology erect mammoth marquee ahead of annual East Grinstead bash

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    September 10, 2026
  • Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors
    Government, UK

    Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    September 4, 2026

RECENT SCIENTOLOGY BUSINESS ARTICLES

  • 21 Feb 2024

    The problem with Scientology’s UK visa sponsor status

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    COSRECI, Featured, Government, UK
    The problem with Scientology’s UK visa sponsor status

    Following a 2023 court ruling in which their buildings were designated ‘places of public worship’, the Church of Scientology have been granted “A-rate” visa sponsorship powers by the UK government and last year, issued 21 ‘Minister… Continue reading…


  • 17 Feb 2024

    Residents furious at “shameful” East Grinstead Town Council after calling Scientology activist a “bully”

    Scientology Business Team
    Corruption, Featured, Government, News, UK
    Residents furious at “shameful” East Grinstead Town Council after calling Scientology activist a “bully”

    Local residents have described East Grinstead Town Council as “shameful” after it accused an activist of “employing bullying tactics” against Councillors and denied a Freedom of Information Act request for a transcript of a recent Council… Continue reading…


  • 8 Feb 2024

    Scientology’s UK Narconon drug rehab centre under investigation: CQC ignored warnings

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Featured, News, UK
    Scientology’s UK Narconon drug rehab centre under investigation: CQC ignored warnings

    The Care Quality Commission is investigating Scientology’s Sussex Narconon facility after a damning report published by The Observer on Sunday revealed a string of complaints over “safeguarding failings” and “psychological abuse” went ignored. Continue reading…


  • 3 Feb 2024

    Internal emails reveal Scientology’s recent meddling in local government

    Tony Ortega
    Corruption, Featured, IAS Event, UK
    Internal emails reveal Scientology’s recent meddling in local government

    Mid-Sussex District Council internal emails reveal Scientology used its close ties with former East Grinstead Mayor Dick Sweatman to interrupt protest plans at the recent Saint Hill IAS event. Tony Ortega reports… Continue reading…


  • 1 Feb 2024

    Council removes all mention of Scientology from meeting minutes

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Corruption, Featured, Government, News
    Council removes all mention of Scientology from meeting minutes

    East Grinstead Town Council have published the draft minutes from their Council meeting held earlier this week, removing all mention of Scientology in an attempt to cover up their ties to the Church, despite several residents… Continue reading…


  • 1 Feb 2024

    Council censorship is a cause for concern: East Grinstead ‘cultruption’ scandal continues

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Corruption, Featured, Government, UK
    Council censorship is a cause for concern: East Grinstead ‘cultruption’ scandal continues

    The corruption scandal dubbed ‘Cultruption’ East Grinstead are facing has grown deeper as the Town Council attempt to censor victims who have spoken out on the public record… again. Earlier this week, several members of the… Continue reading…


  • 28 Jan 2024

    East Grinstead ‘Cultruption’: The Council that endorses modern slavery

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Corruption, Government, UK
    East Grinstead ‘Cultruption’: The Council that endorses modern slavery

    Behind the facade of tranquility, the quaint British town of East Grinstead is struggling to recognise a growing concern over Scientologyโ€™s influence on the local Council and risks falling foul to a specific form of corruption… Continue reading…


  • 24 Jan 2024

    Leah Remini weighs in on Diane Abbott Scientology fraud investigation

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    COSRECI, Featured, Lawsuits, News, UK
    Leah Remini weighs in on Diane Abbott Scientology fraud investigation

    Actress Leah Remini has issued a statement applauding former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott after a bombshell letter was released last week in which she urged UK authorities to investigate Scientology’s finances for fraudulent activity. Continue reading…


  • 17 Jan 2024

    Diane Abbott MP calls for fraud investigation into Scientology’s UK activities

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Featured, News, UK
    Diane Abbott MP calls for fraud investigation into Scientology’s UK activities

    Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has written to the United Kingdom’s tax office (HMRC) calling for an investigation into the Church of Scientology and their finances, claiming “Scientology has a history of fraudulent activity internationally”. Continue reading…


  • 13 Jan 2024

    Hungarian authorities keeping a close eye on Scientology

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    Europe, Featured, Lawsuits, News
    Hungarian authorities keeping a close eye on Scientology

    7 years after the Church of Scientology were fined for data protection violations, the Hungarian authorities are keeping a close eye on their activities in what they describe as “enforcement proceedings”. Continue reading…


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UK NEWS

  • East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition
    Government, UK

    East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    October 9, 2026
  • It’s that time of year again! Scientology erect mammoth marquee ahead of annual East Grinstead bash
    IAS Event, UK

    It’s that time of year again! Scientology erect mammoth marquee ahead of annual East Grinstead bash

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    September 10, 2026
  • Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors
    Government, UK

    Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    September 4, 2026

FEATURES

  • How many Scientologists are there in the world, really?
    Featured

    How many Scientologists are there in the world, really?

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    August 7, 2026
  • Chris Shelton: Coercive Control Is Illegalโ€ฆ Except When Cults Do It
    Featured

    Chris Shelton: Coercive Control Is Illegalโ€ฆ Except When Cults Do It

    by

    Chris Shelton
    May 3, 2026
  • UK opens inquiry into child safeguarding in faith communities
    Featured, Government

    UK opens inquiry into child safeguarding in faith communities

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    April 15, 2026

GOVERNMENT

  • East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition
    Government, UK

    East Grinstead Mayor rejects Scientology event invites, breaking 3-year tradition

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    October 9, 2026
  • Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors
    Government, UK

    Inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities seeks input from survivors

    by

    Alexander Barnes-Ross
    September 4, 2026
  • ‘Our focus is to protect people, not religions’ – UK Government responds to calls for Scientology inquiry
    Government

    ‘Our focus is to protect people, not religions’ – UK Government responds to calls for Scientology inquiry

    by

    Sam Pollard
    August 25, 2026

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