newshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/rss/newsNews from the BHFen{CB1E9506-F460-4540-BAC3-C08487C363B7}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/womens-health-strategy-time-for-action-medical-misogynyIt's time for action on medical misogynyOur chief executive Dr Charmaine Griffiths shares her thoughts on the Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/new-womens-health-1200-630.jpg?rev=2b59380fa5a04552861034975025d1a9https://www.bhf.org.uk/Four women in workout clothes stand in a row laughing and smiling with each other. A black women with long blonde and black braids has her face turned away from the camera, and is wearing a pink top. The second woman is White and has short white grey hair, wears black rimmeed glasses and is wearing an orange jacket zipped up with a blue top underneath. The third woman is mixed race and has shoulder length dark wavy hair and is smiling at the Black woman. She is wearing a dark red jacket and has a black yoga mat rolled up under her arm. The fourth woman has white grey hair with a sweeping side fringe tinged with dark grey, and is wearing a black cropped jacket which has a chequered black and white pouch over the stomach, it's zipped up with a yellow turtleneck top underneath. There are green leafed trees in the background.{828BC23D-1561-4ABF-B764-402ED9706664}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/academy-of-medical-sciences-supports-emerging-research-leadersAcademy of Medical Sciences supports emerging research leadersThe Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded £6.3m funding, with the support of BHF, to emerging research leadersThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/springboard-1200x630.jpg?rev=f1f86854e1054611a0edab2ce7773ac2https://www.bhf.org.uk/Scientist in a lab putting a blue liquid into a test tube in front of a computer{5A3AA3F6-4D17-4E1B-87D8-4C3BF8CBAC0C}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/prof-sir-magdi-yacoub-honoured-with-red-plaqueProfessor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with BHF red plaqueGlobally-renowned surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with a red plaque from the British Heart Foundation at Harefield HospitalTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:11:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/professor-sir-magdi-yacoub-plaque-1200x630.jpg?rev=ea50608ab12e41fab808310d57de75f3https://www.bhf.org.uk/Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub stands next to his Lifetime Achievement Award plaque from the BHF{D0B2ADC5-0511-45F1-B353-8EEF49D424D2}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/garfield-weston-foundation-donation-2026Garfield Weston Foundation donates landmark £6m to BHF to tackle heart failureWe have received the largest philanthropic gift in our history from Garfield Weston Foundation to fund transformational heart failure research.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/heart-failure-1200x630.jpg?rev=36bc33fd18b04ea5a85e8381dfbfbc68https://www.bhf.org.uk/Stock photo of an anatomical model of a heart, with a doctor in the background looking at heart scan images. {A88E1B05-3DDF-4171-B3C4-86D798FB528F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/new-ai-tool-can-predict-heart-failure-at-least-five-years-before-it-developsNew AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it developsBHF-funded researchers have developed a new AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it develops using routine heart scansWed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/patient-scan-1200x630.jpg?rev=98c94926c1724c40a0965e8ad03c5a9dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A patient lies on the bed in front of a scanner with a doctor stood next to them{B12F1FBD-180E-4C1A-B039-B1254CD6CFF5}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/fun-fitness-survey-2026Having fun with fitness could motivate Brits to exercise more, new BHF survey suggestsA quarter of Brits say their top fitness goal this spring and summer is simply to enjoy themselves, recent survey found.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/fun-fitness-survey-news-story/fun-fitness-survey-hero-pic-1300x630.jpg?rev=1eab4cf5918542c78d452252df0bd1afhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Stock photo of five multi generational and diverse women standing side by side outside with arms around each other's shoulders, looking happy and joyful in bright colourful workout clothing.{42D34781-8487-43F5-AE17-2AECF8339ECA}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/bhf-gender-and-ethnicity-pay-gap-reportBHF gender and ethnicity pay gap reportBritish Heart Foundation analysis shows it has no gender and ethnicity pay gapsThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/gender-ethnicity-pay-gap-1200-630.jpg?rev=9f008fec0db14ca38db62f17279996achttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A group of people{C88DFA40-55AF-47E7-9EDA-B99392951F87}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/british-heart-foundation-warns-that-many-gut-friendly-foods-come-with-a-heart-health-catchBritish Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catchThe British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which may also come with hidden risks for heart healthFri, 27 Mar 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/kimchi-sauerkraut-1200x630.jpg?rev=91fbbbe9ca2d4b4cba285f1fcf73ec26https://www.bhf.org.uk/Jars of kimchi and sauerkraut on a counter top{0331E3DE-849A-4672-BC7F-CF895990693B}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/politicians-in-northern-ireland-and-scotland-share-impact-of-living-with-cardiovascular-diseasePoliticians in Northern Ireland and Scotland share impact of living with cardiovascular disease for BHF red bench campaignKeep Us Beating, the new BHF campaign to highlight that every 3 minutes someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease, has been reinforced by an extended campaign in the devolved nations.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/bhf-red-bench-stormont-pic-1-800x600.png?rev=8bb9a74af0c542379f43f21e5dfcb4e1https://www.bhf.org.uk/Three white people sit on a red bench in front of Stormont in Northern Ireland{71E41636-7811-43D7-B36F-3BCED9EBAF9F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/bhf-commits-28m-to-refreshed-phd-programmeBHF commits £28 million to refreshed PhD programmeBHF commits £28 million to refreshed PhD programmeMon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/phd-1200x630.jpg?rev=fa04d00dffb942609c2c0ea0d99f77fehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Two scientists in a lab looking through microscopes{5E85E26E-53D6-4676-A522-D4261BF76AD7}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/recognition-for-bhf-chair-of-trustees-karen-frankRecognition for BHF Chair of Trustees Karen FrankBHF’s Chair of Trustees, Karen Frank, has won a Non-Executive Director Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership, governance and impactFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/ned-awards-1200x630.jpg?rev=0ff5303261b646239643b63f22dc95cdhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/From left to right: Mark Ashton-Rigby, Charmaine Griffiths, Karen Frank, Mark Fitzpatrick, Bryan Williams and Simon Ray attending the Non-Executive Director Awards{BF2586DE-7847-4736-89E7-4EB52EF7B81F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/gerry-mccann-appointed-bhf-professor-of-cardiologyProfessor Gerry McCann appointed BHF Professor of CardiologyWe are pleased to announce that Gerry McCann has been appointed BHF Professor of Cardiology at the University of LeicesterWed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/patient-mri-scan-1200-630.jpg?rev=07c64eafdd434f80b31f30873b945d4bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Photo of a patient and doctor preparing for an MRI scan{ABAA63D2-EFF8-488C-8DD0-17908E95AD7E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/learning-from-soft-drinks-industry-levy-sugar-taxSweet success: What we can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry LevyPolicy Officer Zoe Rostas reflects on what the Soft Drinks Industry Levy has achieved.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/fizzy-drinks-1200-630.jpg?rev=035647ad083d44ed87549b57271c4046https://www.bhf.org.uk/Four fizzy drinks lined up on a wooden table against a garden backdrop. The drinks left to right are: orangeade, lemonade, cola, and a bright red fizzy drink.{23D99A2B-8177-4052-AA62-07A268E2F3C3}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/lauren-cooley-announced-as-new-retail-ambassadorLauren Cooley announced as new Retail AmbassadorDevon-based sustainable style creator Lauren Cooley is our new BHF Retail Ambassador, inspiring more people to shop and donate preloved across the UK.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/lauren-cooley-1200-630.png?rev=86ee8b0912554d0aa0edc98e6865fed1https://www.bhf.org.uk/A white women with dark long blonde hair wearing a wide brimmed black hat and a black fluffy coat stands outside a BHF charity shop{EC86B5B1-D28C-4490-BDCD-4539D80D7C93}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/bhf-announce-partnership-with-toolstationBHF announce partnership with ToolstationBritish Heart Foundation partners with Toolstation to champion heart health in the trade sector Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/1200-x-630-ts-hearty.png?rev=51ca5026a89243a8bd53894703357d32https://www.bhf.org.uk/Image of BHF's Hearty mascot outside a Toolstation branch {B12A1427-CC91-4CBE-B143-1FF09F7A0797}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/professor-tim-chico-new-director-of-healthProfessor Tim Chico appointed as new Director of HealthWe’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tim Chico as our new Director of Health. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/prof-tim-chico-1200-630.jpg?rev=54278285e7a64ac18db7711c132cca1ehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Professor Tim Chico. He is a white man with short grey hair. He is smiling and wearing a navy blue shirt with a light grey suit jacket.{07887F70-5232-4ABA-8ECF-D3CD900A4490}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/cardiovascular-disease-inequalities-challenge-consortium£50m cardiovascular disease inequalities challenge consortium launchedWe are delighted to be partnering with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) as they launch a consortium for a £50million challenge which seeks to address inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/scales-1200-630.jpg?rev=7d11f2f712994c28a3fb02051d148babhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A set of bronze scales against a white plain background, the right scale is lower than the left{2263DE7F-67C5-40B1-BFB6-D42DD4F571B0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/introducing-our-new-fellowship-schemesIntroducing Our New Fellowship SchemesWe’ve streamlined and modernised our schemes to provide clearer pathways for career progression, greater flexibility, and enhanced resources for training and development. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/the-hearts-silent-fight-1200x630.png?rev=1e4a00017c0f453fa1787dbb0dfddadchttps://www.bhf.org.uk/An image of a heart engulfed in red scar tissue, with a small amount of green healthy tissue{5F4275D9-3AC6-4719-B3F8-94E21BED0D21}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/heart-researcher-inspired-to-help-others-following-her-own-experiences-with-heart-problemsHeart researcher inspired to help others following her own experiences with heart problemsA BHF-funded researcher has discussed how her heart conditions and subsequent stroke have affected her and inspired the life-changing research that she leadsTue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/angeliki-1200x630.jpg?rev=152ad64493d84b71bec66db457431d5fhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Dr Angeliki Asimaki stands in a park with a British Heart Foundation T-shirt on{FF578135-A97A-4709-B08D-4B23CDC4B575}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/bhf-publishes-its-first-policy-on-diversity-in-research-designBHF publishes its first policy on diversity in research designBHF has introduced a policy on diversity in research design, setting clearer expectations that, wherever possible, the research we fund is designed to be representative and inclusive.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/october-2025/socialising-1200x630.jpg?rev=7bb8107240ab497b82d998894cc0379chttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A group of hands holding a heart{C1CF9703-3388-43F1-82DC-2AD2D58F3E42}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/smart-t-shirt-could-reveal-heart-conditions-in-danger-of-being-missedSmart T-shirt could reveal heart conditions in danger of being missedA smart T-shirt, being developed with funding from BHF, could reveal heart conditions in danger of being missedMon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/keenan-and-carly-holding-t-shirt-1200-x-630.jpg?rev=ab8ea46f41864a40b27c2bc07cc6dcd9https://www.bhf.org.uk/Dr Keenan Saleh, researcher, and Carly, research volunteer, smiling and holding the Smart AI powered T-shirt{06C5BAED-6584-4D36-99FB-74FEA152ECC0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/tribute-to-professor-ken-taylorTribute to Professor Ken TaylorBritish Heart Foundation pays tribute to Professor Ken TaylorFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/prof-ken-taylor-1200x630.png?rev=94f40059600c4660ba9c71888bab4466https://www.bhf.org.uk/Head shot of Professor Ken Taylor sitting on an office chair{DE23CBAE-460A-4DC3-BB5E-42167FF7D99D}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/tom-lockyer-panini-launch-exclusive-sticker-bhfTom Lockyer and Panini launch exclusive sticker to support BHF Tom Lockyer and Panini launch exclusive sticker to support BHF this Heart Month Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/1200-x-630-tom-l-and-mascots.jpg?rev=e2bdad6ba5484586800adf539992d716https://www.bhf.org.uk/Image of Bristol Rovers mascots with Tom Lockyer and Hearty all holding Tom's special edition Panini card{8F9F0C92-6954-4A41-85B0-F5989F4CA3DB}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/vin-and-omi-lfw-collection-for-bhfVIN + OMI LFW looks to drop exclusively on BHF’s eBayVIN + OMI are teaming up with us this London Fashion Week to unveil a collection crafted from garments found in our shopsWed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/1200x630-vinomi-3.jpg?rev=ed6840623ec94acf947d6dfcf33ff45bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Model walking down the catwalk who has orange fair and is wearing an orange and green suit{6555506E-4E1B-431E-8318-F24CF9A6C05E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/lucky-stroke-survivor-who-only-lost-ability-to-readLucky stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to readA stroke survivor is warning others to watch out for unusual symptoms after joining a BHF-funded study.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/gordon-robb-1200x630.jpg?rev=36a712e44c1a47af84ad8bbcd842e44bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Photograph of stroke survivor Gordon Robb{9A1CB795-AFEA-42CB-83E5-3ADA1FF75FD6}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/government-gp-data-consented-cohorts-researchGovernment announces GP data from volunteers to be shared for research BHF welcomes announcement from Government giving approved research studies access to anonymised GP data for people who have consented to take part. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:05:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/futuristic-heart-1200x630.jpg?rev=d217b6499a4e4992a238af0c023fa7f2https://www.bhf.org.uk/A digital heart made of circuit‑board patterns next to an ECG line against a futuristic data background.{D1A31833-7490-43F6-BC9E-53150CA65761}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/show-your-heart-this-heart-monthShow Your Heart this Heart MonthBHF and Sky Bet launch ‘Show Your Heart’ this Heart Month to encourage lifesaving CPR training through the free RevivR tool, aiming to train 500,000 people in just 15 minutes as part of the Every Minute Matters campaign.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/1200-x-630-maurice-jones-and-tom-lockyer-syh.jpg?rev=338b496c3ffa4fd9b54999c1e41fbf0fhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Image of cardiac arrest survivors Maurice Jones and Tom Lockyer standing on a football pitch making heart symbols with their hands {BCFBDE43-FF70-4FFA-A255-D40658F8D39A}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/wellcome-leap-pivotal-partnership-women-cardiovascular-heart-health‘Invisible’ heart condition disproportionately affecting women is focus of major new global research programme We're excited to support a new $55m global research programme called VISIBLE from Wellcome Leap - jointly funded by Pivotal - to improve women's heart health.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/woman-chest-pain-1200-630.jpg?rev=d7716c7ec1ae4be0a97ee7f3db2d981ehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A zoomed in photo of a white woman's chest, her right arm is clutching her heart. She's got shoulder length straight blonde hair and is wearing a cornflower blue button up shirt.{C766CA35-30DF-4AC7-8B4A-3556F8FDEEDE}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/study-finds-that-statins-do-not-cause-the-majority-of-side-effects-listed-in-package-leafletsStudy finds that statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed in package leafletsStatins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, according to the most comprehensive review of side effectsFri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/statins-1200x630.jpg?rev=27f2076e2f14473784ab1a0137b3de9bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Statin pills and a stack of blister packs that hold them{EAB7BEA3-7DE4-4D64-A1D9-CFEAAAE8B696}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/roger-black-walk-for-heartsOlympics legend Roger Black rallies the nation to walk more in 2026 Olympics legend Roger Black rallies the nation to walk more in 2026 by taking on Walk for Hearts to raise fund for the BHFWed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/1200-x-630-rg-and-lj-walk-for-hearts.jpg?rev=a381428b400a4600928bdcd52f8ac65ehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/image of Laura Jones and Roger Black walking on a path in the countryside {9635C13A-FFAB-4ABF-BA77-A0E9545DE2F0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/louise-wilson-joins-board-of-trusteesLouise Wilson joins Board of TrusteesWe’re delighted to welcome business and HR leader Louise Wilson to our Board of TrusteesTue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/louise-wilson-1200x630.png?rev=2fe2363a728e486d8c2b985bf53b78f8https://www.bhf.org.uk/A picture of Louise Wilson{050C56E0-39FF-4CF4-87E2-50C874B1A139}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/global-study-to-investigate-how-menopause-shapes-heart-healthGlobal study to investigate how menopause shapes heart healthA study that aims to transform heart disease care for women has been awarded US $10 million by the British Heart Foundation and other major research fundersTue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/she-heals-1200x630.jpg?rev=d8f2b2fe27514928a0ef1665194ed993https://www.bhf.org.uk/A doctor speaks with a woman and makes notes on a clipboard{F214B9C9-817F-48E7-8DC7-C731F37BDB58}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/pacemaker-could-help-reverse-heart-failure-symptoms-by-switching-hearts-fuel-from-sugar-to-fatPacemaker could help reverse heart failure symptoms by switching heart's fuel from sugar to fatA pacemaker could help reverse symptoms of heart failure by encouraging the heart to use more efficient fuel, according to the results of a BHF funded studyMon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/pacemaker-1200x630.jpg?rev=cc531e408e114cd19f5d6599766cdffdhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Man in a white T-shirt holding a pacemaker{3A8BBBFB-686C-4BD2-8DB1-E896DCC25E50}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/emma-willis-meets-inspiring-heart-survivors-behind-red-benches-to-be-unveiled-across-the-ukEmma Willis meets inspiring heart survivors behind red benches to be unveiled across the UKTV presenter Emma Willis has spoken out about the heavy toll of being diagnosed with a heart condition as she unveiled a new British Heart Foundation campaign.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/emma-and-survivors-1200x630.jpg?rev=053152aea948482591e2030169bcc7behttps://www.bhf.org.uk/TV presenter Emma Willis sits on a BHF red bench with cardiovascular disease survivors Aimee and Leo Nicholls and Michelle White{FD1B7ED4-406A-4006-8764-AE09721996CE}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/new-chief-commercial-officer-appointedNew Chief Commercial Officer appointedAllison Swaine-Hughes has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer to lead our retail and commercial operations. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/allison-swaine-hughes-1200x630.jpg?rev=002ac99a67394877b233ac141e2c96f0https://www.bhf.org.uk/Allison Swaine-Hughes, wearing a pink blazer and blue top. Smiling at the camera with her arms folded {4651F337-36F4-4196-A20D-D2B70F2B7C22}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/professor-sir-magdi-yacoub-honoured-lifetime-achievement-awardProfessor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with BHF Lifetime Achievement AwardProfessor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with the BHF's first ever Lifetime Achievement Award at the charity's Heart Hero AwardsThu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/1200-x-630-sir-professor-magdi-yacoub-and-professor-bryan-williams.jpg?rev=2a03f4ed05c04f17b2118dfdbb7a3132https://www.bhf.org.uk/Picture of Sir Professor Magdi Yacoub on stage accepting his life time achievement award from Chief Scientific and Medical Officer BHF Professor Bryan Williams {B1218670-226E-48EF-BB71-47F8362D67E0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/first-patient-has-gene-therapy-which-could-help-heart-bypass-last-longerFirst patient has gene therapy which could help heart bypass last longerA heart attack survivor is the first person to receive groundbreaking gene therapy which aims to prevent a major heart procedure from failingThu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/gene-therapy-1200x630.jpg?rev=c5da4431d6f14807b9dc3d394439bf77https://www.bhf.org.uk/Hexagonal tiles with DNA symbols on a blue background. One tile is green and another is red among beige tiles.{FD78E6AE-1C5B-4770-9719-780477FE0D51}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/heart-hero-gives-back-and-urges-others-to-join-himHeart warrior gives back – and urges others to join himWe are calling on people across the UK to kick off the new year by decluttering and donating any unwanted Christmas gifts to help fund lifesaving research.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/raphie-1200x630.png?rev=e7fd99bc28054a17b2a77b70fbedf46dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Eight year old young heart hero Raphie, sat next to a Christmas tree and holding presents, including an orange toy car and a blue football, towards the camera{3E303A74-E523-4FAF-A74D-B7F9A33FBA14}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/brits-eat-equivalent-22-bags-crisps-salt-dailyBrits eat the equivalent of 22 packets of crisps a day in salt Brits are eating the same amount of salt each week as are in 155 packets of crisps, our new analysis reveals.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/bag-of-crisps-1200-630.jpg?rev=5db10dc1c62949619439704a15f84ebahttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A unbranded open packet of crisps with a hand reaching into the packet to grab one ridged crisp, against a white backdrop{E7621D3A-CF83-449C-BD5C-1C67B25FFD3D}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/junk-food-advert-restrictions-in-forceJunk food advert restrictions finally come into forceRestrictions on TV and online junk food advertising have come into force with the aim of better protecting children from its harmful influence.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/junk-food-1200-630.jpg?rev=6bf3bc89c78d45259807f5900c78c1cahttps://www.bhf.org.uk/An array of junk food laid out on a table, from left to right in a circle is a pint glass of Coca Cola, some chicken nuggets, two pink glazed doughnuts, some ketchup in a little dish, a portion of fries, two burgers wrapped in brown napkins, and half a pepperoni pizza, and half a chicken wrap.{A46D4AE0-710B-4616-9C61-4467EC93023B}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/january/a-blood-test-could-reveal-those-most-at-risk-from-genetic-heart-conditionA blood test could reveal those most at risk from genetic heart conditionA blood test could reveal those most at risk from genetic heart conditionMon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/january/blood-test-1200-x-630.jpg?rev=43c6d3d775e44c8eb74f45cc6823de1dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/hand holding a test tube for a blood test{F26F58E7-BA14-409D-90C9-E5E367436C27}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/december/concerns-over-ai-summaries-warning-over-misinformationHealth organisations raise concerns over AI summaries on search enginesWith the rise of AI summaries for health information and the introduction of AI mode, a group of health charities, including us, have raised concerns about access to trustworthy information. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/december/search-engine-1200-630.jpg?rev=2d661a71ecd04da8ba9e3d4d7615160fhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A par of disembodied hands typing at a sleek laptop, a Macbook Pro, on a pale desk. The left arm has an Apple Watch on the wrist. There is a coffee cup with foamed milk sitting to the left, partially out of view. {48318335-B9AB-443E-AF5A-AB90259EA18A}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/december/first-of-its-kind-trial-testing-diabetes-drug-to-treat-deadly-aneurysmsFirst-of-its-kind trial testing diabetes drug to treat deadly aneurysmsA Leicestershire farmer has become the first person in the UK to join a trial to test whether a type 2 diabetes drug can treat deadly abdominal aortic aneurysmsSat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/december/aaa-1200x630.jpg?rev=5596cd04452440b1b2e84d19e8d624f3https://www.bhf.org.uk/A CT scan showing an abdominal aortic aneurysm from the top down{E982BE72-E335-44CC-970C-5270A348115F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/december/bhf-data-science-centre-funding-renewalBHF renews investment in pioneering cardiovascular data science centreThe BHF has renewed funding for th British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre to continue its vital work over the next five yearsFri, 19 Dec 2025 10:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/december/futuristic-heart-1200x630.jpg?rev=fe9a5adb565048e08844861c5ef528c4https://www.bhf.org.uk/Picture of cupped hands holding a hologram of a heart{01CE1885-BABA-4AEC-9D0C-846D76693D0E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/december/bhf-announces-10-million-cardiovascular-grand-challenge-research-funding-competitionBHF announces £10 million Cardiovascular Grand Challenge research funding competitionBHF announces £10 million Cardiovascular Grand Challenge research funding competition to accelerate breakthroughs for people with cardiovascular diseaseMon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/futuristic-heart-1200x630.jpg?rev=d217b6499a4e4992a238af0c023fa7f2https://www.bhf.org.uk/A digital heart made of circuit‑board patterns next to an ECG line against a futuristic data background.{25434DD6-E0E1-430F-B444-68E82AA3F858}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/november/autumn-budget-2025-what-it-means-for-heart-healthAutumn Budget 2025: What it means for heart healthYesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and growing pressure on public services. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/milkshake-1200x630.jpg?rev=0d4ff5d00a5541a795668db575d5b240https://www.bhf.org.uk/A strawberry milkshake with red strawberry sryup laced in a spiral around the tall glass it's in, with a red and white straw poking out the top. Just behind the glass is three slices of mango topped with a single strawberry. The backdrop is plain golden yellow.{8ED44919-17F9-4EA3-8A3F-1DF60E89566B}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/november/new-chief-technology-officer-appointedNew Chief Technology Officer appointedNew Chief Technology Officer appointedThu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/chris-brocklesby-1200-630.jpg?rev=bea9071904cb4f549ffe0b2b2267269bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A picture of a smiling middle-age white man in a blue and white striped shirt{9650E065-A005-45F1-84AE-4E1CA356D983}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/november/simple-neck-scan-could-detect-men-at-risk-of-heart-failureSimple neck scan could detect men at risk of heart failureSimple neck scan could detect men at risk of heart failureThu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/carotid-scan-1200x630.jpg?rev=a109f7d16acc4952956055ea9b25863dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A female doctor scans a man's neck using an ultrasound device{056FE611-6A6A-4DCA-8761-D3B23EAA868E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/november/heart-heroes-honoured-at-star-studded-awards-ceremonyUK's Heart Heroes honoured at star studded awards ceremonyThe red carpet was rolled out for celebrities from the world of showbiz, TV and sport at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom for our annual Heart Hero awards ceremonyWed, 26 Nov 2025 14:40:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/vernon-preview-image-1200-x-630.jpg?rev=9e3b4dcba41b4ed0863c727a1f455d41https://www.bhf.org.uk/Vernon Kay with guests at Heart Hero Awards{AE6B0755-5FEE-4388-BDFE-083AF520D4CF}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/november/bhf-professor-andrew-baker-awarded-prestigious-rse-sir-james-black-medalBHF Professor Andrew Baker awarded prestigious RSE Sir James Black MedalCongratulations to BHF Professor Andrew Baker from the University of Edinburgh who has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh Sir James Black MedalWed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/andy-baker-1200x630.jpg?rev=b758bf564cca4ae2aef88c5ac2058cdfhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Professor Andy Baker with his RSE Sir James Black Medal