Across
1
Elements doing no good — time for a dire warning? (9)
10
English physicist — backward-looking character, one gathered (5)
11
In bit of money I have to find motivation (9)
12
British soldier newly decorated journalist ignored (7)
13
Something hairy that bespeaks busy activity (7)
14
Debasement of grown-up needs mate finally helping (12)
17
A daring exploit, maybe (12)
22
Bring back stock again (7)
23
Tenants more trouble, we hear? (7)
24
Go, say, with directors showing enthusiasm (5,4)
25
Clamour created by ex-PM in speech (5)
26
Youngster with male chromosome is not male! (4)
27
Suffering from Covid, maybe, being flat (9)
Down
1
New deal underwritten by loveless Italian official (8)
2
Spooner's awful solicitor is exhausted (5,3)
3
Town shocked with foe moving around locality (4,2,3,5)
4
Boat person travelling without purpose (7)
5
Old music maker with objection against wine (7)
7
Provoke some felicitations (6)
8
Restrict socialist in rows (6)
9
Extremely well-disguised bouncer, a single being hit (14)
15
Knowing how to figure things out? (8)
16
We American guys can miss out 'u' in this! (8)
18
Report of a tree worker being suspended (7)
19
Five narrow streets — they may have water flowing through them (7)
20
People's ordeal — bishop intervenes (6)
21
Perhaps key is put down (6)