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This. And this.

I'd disagree with your assertion that taking a degree with little vocational value is a waste of time. Conversely, I'd agree that if you do a degree without a clear career path, you can't complain if you don't get a job at the end of it. It'd be useful if there was decent careers guidance in...

Your argument's all over the place, mate. Earlier you were saying that if people were on low wages, it's their fault for not trying at school. Now, you say Uni's a waste of time for many people. Which is it? Also, this is another argument altogether but, studying for a degree provides lots of...

Obviously not. As I wrote before, the rate for over 21s isn't much higher.

That's a little harsh. There are plenty of graduates working for minimum wage. Even in a shared house rent will take away a sizeable portion of income for someone on minimum wage. Perhaps you work more than 35 hours a week, but not everybody has that opportunity. Remember that people on minimum...

Minimum wage for 18-20 years olds is £4.98 p/h. For 21+ it's £6.19. (Unless it's just gone up). So for a 35 hour week that's £174.30 or £216.65. Seeing as a one bedroom flat in Brighton costs around £150 a week it's hard to say that minimum wage is at such a high level.