David Laws and v-cs to advise new £2.5m HE foundation
UPP Foundation will seek to invest money in areas such as access and retention for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

UPP Foundation will seek to invest money in areas such as access and retention for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

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