Archives for June 29th, 2007

E-AUCTION BRINGS BIG SAVINGS ON SUPPLIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR

Headlines, PublicNet: 29 June, 2007

E-AUCTION BRINGS BIG SAVINGS ON SUPPLIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR

 

The largest ever reverse e-auction means public sector organisations will cut their office supply bills by almost two-thirds. The prices they will pay for stationery, printer cartridges, paper and magnetic media will be cut by up to 62 per cent under a groundbreaking deal led by the Ministry of Defence.

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STUDY SHOWS SUPPORT FOR SMOKING BAN – BUT NOT IN PUBS

Headlines, PublicNet: 29 June, 2007

STUDY SHOWS SUPPORT FOR SMOKING BAN – BUT NOT IN PUBS

 

Figures released today show that less than half of people in England support the ban on smoking in pubs. The data, taken from the British Social Attitudes survey shows that only 48 per cent people back the ban while 49 per cent think smoking should be allowed freely in pubs or in certain areas. The figures come just two days before the introduction of the ban in all public places in England.

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Protecting Pupils in Norfolk from Internet Risks

Features, PublicNet: 29 June, 2007

The Internet poses many risks for pupils using school technology. Issues such as cyberbullying, predator grooming and racism are a real and growing concern. Schools need to be vigilant about protecting pupils and preventing them from accessing unsuitable material. This feature describes how Norfolk County Council tackled the problem.

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