4  Boss entertaining very loudly before drug gets loaded (7)

 9  Former lover compromised at cave is mine! (8)

10 Passionate about new decorations (6)

11 Even for rugby it’s a riotous event (4)

12 Moderation from politician within expense limits? Dream about it! (10)

13 Beer bottle? (5,7)

16 Record beetroot finally found in back end of Bognor allotment (12)

20 Really big moon and star I get excited about (10)

21 Examine straps from women’s underwear (4)

22 Delicate proposal (6)

23 Drug from Colombia hidden in rear of Peruvian lorry (8)

24 Completely leaderless project joining both sides of the railway (7)

25 Pronounced rise in compliance (6)

 1  Skilful investment in spandex trousers (8)

 2  Fashion you’re beginning to find tiresome (5)

 3  European in charge of housing least likely to be flexible (7)

 5  Stout served up with cheese and stuff (7)

 6  Cardinal scratching a large behind (9)

 7  Make more solvent with Rhine Chemicals lead compound (6)

 8  Union members and I managed to split rent rebate (13)

14 Dismantled rig carted round in barrel (9)

15 Verdi’s “Oberto” premieres with Cuba’s most famous singer (8)

17 Drop dead from sex, roughly, with nearly everyone, everyday (7)

18 Burns on trousers (7)

19 Claim "Fiesta’s behind lock-up" (6)

21 House is ripped off after changing hands (5)