UUK's chief executive, Baroness Warwick, said the findings were of "great importance" and would involve a "radical change" if implemented.

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The report was carried out on behalf of Universities UK (UUK), which represents vice-chancellors, and the Conference of Principals, representing heads of higher education colleges.

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Universities UK (UUK), which represents university leaders, says it supports the "broad thrust" of the plans, but that universities do not want to "take ownership" of the qualifications and that the timetable for change is "too ambitious".

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