Since you say that you can't boot Ubuntu up on your computer without the
newer mainline kernels, but Ubuntu does not supply those kernels, I will
assume you used some boot parameter or another less than desirable
workaround for the issue until you installed the mainline kernels after
installing Ubuntu.

I am running mainline kernels on my laptop because of the wireless chip
(rtl8723be). With the LTS (4.15.xx.xx) kernels, it has weak WiFi signal
reception by default, but it is sort of remedied by passing a parameter
(rtl8723be.ant_sel=1) in the appropriate line of /etc/default/grub
before splash. However, that then leads to the same problems with
Bluetooth (can't play any sound through a Bluetooth speaker unless it's
touching a part of the laptop near the antenna). That issue is solved in
newer mainline kernels. I also need another parameter to boot the laptop
properly, even with mainline (iommu=soft). I am saying this as an
example in case you didn't use boot parameters, but would be willing to
try (better back up in case you don't get the right parameter on the
first try, since there is a small chance that files regarding the boot
sequence will get corrupted, had to reinstall because I tried to see if
the newer kernels did not need iommu=soft, after the third try some boot
files were dead, but /home was fine).

Tl;dr I have reasons to run mainline.

The way I got past it was to temporarily boot into the default kernel
for Ubuntu (LTS), got right up to the router because I couldn't be
bothered to type the parameter in, removed all of the mainline kernels
(tried with them there, but grub still threw a hissy fit), went through
with the upgrade, reinstalled the newest kernel from UKUU, restarted
with that kernel and patted myself on the back.

I hope this helps! (Newbie commenter prays that it's not too long for
whatever policy there might be for comments.)

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  package grub-efi-amd64 2.02-2ubuntu8.3 failed to install/upgrade:
  installed grub-efi-amd64 package post-installation script subprocess
  returned error exit status 1

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