There are 10 funded PhD opportunities at the Uni of Brighton, only for home students (unfortunately!). Find info here (there is a special focus on widening participation): https://www.brighton.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/funding-opportunities-and-studentships/funded-phds-uob-open-call-2526.aspx
There are wonderful people you could work with!
The second round deadline is end of May