CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,230
Across
1 Interprets commercial fairs and German interference (8).
5 One back again without a signal to approach (6).
8 Activist in European business conflict meets city resistance (3-7). 9 Check stalk (4).
10 Sardinians move, free of censures (14).
11 Movers and shakers get scornful looks around this time (7). 13 Chemical will work steadily absorbing oxygen with yours truly, right? (7).
15 With expression of hesitation, discharge English loner (7).
18 One disposable paper under discussion (2,5).
21 Predatory business practice that we have while on holiday (5-9). 22 Excellent old man follows opera (4).
23 Money and drink - one taste of Christmas (5,5).
24 Look at cleric coming back in - very strict! (6).
25 Lets go to renew tenancy agreements (8).
Down
1 Observe closely central point of formal dance (7).
2 Next, we’re told, is stand-in spouse (9).
3 Having no idea of exotic new aura (7).
4 Infers that head of state is in low places (7).
5 Forbids to scatter variety of vetch (9).
6 Confinement by coppers - a departure from today (7).
7 Survey poetry in Old English (7).
12 Possibly revolutionary schedule on board? (9).
14 My quest is to unravel charismatic qualities (9).
16 Come to understanding and turn into cash (7).
17 Revitalising rub with mother’s herb (7).
18 Consumed waste product in sandwich that’s golden (7). 19 Concede one’s out of fashion - it’s a difficult situation (7). 20 Legates suspect juveniles in eyrie (7).