1 across (10) ???B?S?O? See leader`s husband introduced to chap Boris sacked. 1 down (4) ??D? Functionary gets a day in Rome cut short. 2 down (7) ??A?E?? Two afternoon drinks provided by high-class mansion. 15 across (8) S???G?O? Source of luxury food - rush ahead to acquire tons.
Many thanks, frugalfred, jim360 and (as always) dannyk13. Perhaps it`s old age and decrepitude but I found today`s crossword particularlly difficult - a new compiler, perhaps?