In tough times, people are cannier about how they spend their money, and that has focused attention on good-value alternatives.

It was critical criminology which focused attention on both the social and legal definition of and reactions to crime.

But the movie has focused attention on the lives of slum dwellers.

Obviously, there needs to be some fast, focused attention given to improving safeguarding in these particular services.

The recent riots have focused attention on inner-city poverty, but the countryside is also suffering badly in the downturn.