Home Secretary Theresa May says the police in England and Wales do not represent the communities they serve and must increase ethnic diversity.

The proportion of black and Asian officers is "simply not good enough", Mrs May said, adding that stop and search reforms "must continue".
But some say it is hard to recruit BME officers while funds are being cut.
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A mother and her son have been arrested on suspicion of faking her death so the family could make a £140,000 life insurance claim.

City of London Police said a claim for life insurance was made in May, and it was reported the mother had died in a car crash in Zanzibar.
Police said the woman was contacted in Canada by officers and asked to return to the UK.
The 45-year-old was arrested in Birmingham.
The woman and her son, 18, from Walsall, were questioned on suspicion of fraud by false representation and have both been bailed until April.
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The son's guardian, 24, from Walsall, was also interviewed under caution.


A paramedic from south-east London has died taking part in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

Andrew Ashman was adjusting the sail of his team's boat when he was knocked unconscious. Organisers said he failed to regain consciousness, despite resuscitation attempts.
It happened about 120 nautical miles off the Portuguese coast at 00:00 local time.
Mr Ashman's death is the first fatality in the history of the race.
Mr Ashman, 49, an amateur sailor, was aboard the IchorCoal boat, which has been diverted to northern Portugal where it is expected to arrive in the early hours of Sunday.
Race organisers said Mr Ashman was struck as he adjusted the mainsheet - a rope connected to the boom - as the boat was heading south towards Brazil in the first leg of the race, which started last Sunday.
Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said: "This is extremely sad news and my heart goes out to his bereaved family and friends, and to his fellow crew who have come to know Andrew with great affection during his training and the early days of this race."
He said a full investigation had been launched.
Mr Ashman was due to take part in the Southern Ocean and USA coast-to-coast legs of the race. His next of kin have been informed of his death.
The yachtsman had enjoyed sailing since joining the London Sailing project aged 16 and he had completed his competent crew, day skipper, yachtmaster theory and coastal skipper courses.
A spokesman for Clipper Ventures said: "At this stage it looks like a tragic accident as far as we can see, but obviously there will be a full assessment.
"The skipper and crew have been very upset."
The team were in the middle of the first of 14 mini races.
The first leg of the race launched at St Katharine Docks on 30 August with teams travelling 6,000 miles to Brazil's Rio De Janeiro.
At 40,000 nautical miles, the world's longest ocean race features 700 participants over its eight stages.
Twelve teams spend a year travelling the globe, sailing from London to Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Vietnam, China, Seattle, New York via Panama and back to London at the end of July next year.


Air traffic controllers observed a curious sight on their screens on Thursday.

A private jet carrying Jerome Valcke, Fifa's secretary general, should have completed its journey to Moscow.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter's loyal lieutenant was due there to help Russia mark 1,000 days until the start of its World Cup in 2018.
Instead, at some stage on its journey across Eastern Europe, the plane turned around and headed back to its departure point of Zurich.
Awaiting Valcke on arrival was the news he had been immediately suspended from his duties, put on leave and a formal investigation into his conduct was under way.
Blatter had spent part of Thursday trying to reach the heads of football's regional confederations - including Uefa's Michel Platini - to advise them Valcke would be suspended.
He is said to have received overwhelming support.
It is quite an ignominious end for Valcke, who has steered Fifa through some of its biggest logistical and political problems in recent years.
At face value, the reason for Valcke's sudden departure appears to stem from allegations, which emerged on Thursday, of wrongdoing in connection with the sale of Brazil World Cup tickets.
Valcke's lawyer, Barry Berke, has called the claims "fabricated and outrageous".
Fifa's ethics committee must now conduct an inquiry and deliver answers.
But there is a key phrase in Fifa's short statement: "Fifa has been made aware of a series of allegations…"
"Series" potentially speaks of the increasing pressure Valcke has been under since the US indictment against a number of football officials was revealed in May.
He has consistently denied any wrongdoing or involvement over allegations South Africa paid a $10m (£6.5m) bribe to former Fifa powerbroker Jack Warner.
The organisation's finance committee sanctioned the payment, which was transferred via a Fifa account after being taken from South Africa's World Cup organisation budget.
Correspondence shows Valcke was, at the very least, aware of the payment which was made, in theory, as part of an African diaspora football development fund for the Caribbean.
A BBC investigation has revealed Warner in fact siphoned off the money for his own purposes.
In June, Fifa insisted in a statement that Valcke - nor any other member of Fifa's senior management - was involved "in the initiation, approval and implementation" of the fund.
Fifa, and Valcke, have managed to stagger on through the summer.
Blatter got on the front foot last month, telling me in an interview the "institution" of Fifa is not corrupt and the fault for its woes lay with errant individuals.
A complex reform process is also under way, designed to restore credibility to its governance and reputation.
It's off to a shaky start, with an update due to be delivered next week at Fifa's scheduled executive committee meeting.
However, with the US attorney general making it clear on Monday that her department's investigations into world football are far from over, the pressure is on Fifa to deliver on its promises.
Loretta Lynch states individual and "entities" could face further action.
Perception is therefore everything right now for Fifa.
And having a secretary general embroiled in a ticket scandal and facing persistent questions over the South Africa issue is not the image the governing body needs to present.
The bigger fear for Fifa concerned potential future allegations. In essence, what didn't they know about Valcke's activities?
Would there be further accusations in the coming days or weeks? And what damage would that do the organisation?
The decision was taken that Valcke had to be cut loose - an extraordinary act given how reluctant Fifa has been in the past to move against its executives.
But then these are unprecedented times for Fifa.
If it is to move on from this crisis then key voices within the organisation believe decisive action must be taken - even if it means ordering a private jet to turn around mid-flight.


Lock Jake Ball is a "man on a mission" after making just one appearance during Wales' autumn international series, says Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac.

A rib injury meant Ball only featured off the bench against Japan.
The 25-year-old impressed during the Scarlets' 15-10 Pro12 win over Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues on New Year's Day.
"He's very keen to make a mark and over the past few weeks he's done that against some quality opposition," said New Zealander Pivac.
"I'm very pleased for Jake. He is a man on a mission.
"He picked up the injury just before the autumn series and that slowed him down and he only got the one opportunity off the bench."
Pivac said Ball was "colossal" against Blues - a match watched by Wales interim coach Rob Howley.
He is due to name his Six Nations squad later this month, with Wales' first match against Italy on 5 February.
Ball's appearance in the 33-30 win over Japan brought him his 21st cap, but he has not started since the 2015 Rugby World Cup.


At least 547 young members of the Regensburger Domspatzen boys choir in Germany were subjected to physical and in some instances sexual abuse over a period of 60 years, a new report says.

The report accuses 49 members of the Catholic Church of carrying out the abuse between 1945 and the early 1990s.
The alleged perpetrators are unlikely to face criminal charges because of the amount of time that has elapsed.
Victims said the experience was like "a prison, hell and a concentration camp".
The alleged physical abuse relates to children attending both the Regensburger Domspatzen's pre-school and high school, according to the lawyer tasked with investigating the abuse, Ulrich Weber.
Among those singled out for criticism in the report was former choirmaster Georg Ratzinger, elder brother of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Mr Weber said that while Mr Ratzinger, now 93, had no knowledge of sexual abuse, "one can accuse him of looking the other way and failing to intervene".
He was head of the choir from 1964 to 1994 and denies any knowledge of what went on. It was "never discussed" while he ran the choir, he has said.
He has in the past admitted to occasionally slapping boys but insisted he never beat them until they were "black and blue".
Representatives from the Regensburger Domspatzen boys choir have yet to officially respond to the report.
Presenting his findings on Tuesday, Mr Weber said the investigation had found 500 cases of physical abuse and 67 instances of sexual abuse over six decades.
However, he said he was unable to contact or speak directly to a number of former students and said he estimated the true number of victims to be as high as 700.
Of the 49 church members who carried out the abuse under what was described as a "culture of silence", nine were found to have been involved in sexual abuse, Mr Weber added.
He said the alleged perpetrators had been identified but were not expected to face criminal charges because the alleged crimes took place too long ago to be legally valid.
He said the victims described their experiences at the boarding schools in southern Germany as "the worst time of their lives, characterised by fear, violence and hopelessness".
The church has previously offered to pay the Regensburger victims compensation of between €5,000 (£4,436; $5,776) and €20,000.
The 1,000-year-old choir was initially rocked by allegations of widespread sexual abuse in 2010.
A 2016 report into the allegations found that 231 children had been abused.
Mr Weber also criticised Regensburg Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller, who is now a cardinal, for the weaknesses of the initial review of the scandal when it first came to light in 2010. The cardinal has rejected his findings.
The Catholic Church has been hit with a number of scandals in recent years. In the 1990s, revelations emerged of widespread abuse in Ireland and at the turn of the century, more cases of abuse were revealed in more than a dozen countries.
The UN has accused the Vatican of "systematically" adopting policies allowing priests to sexually abuse thousands of children.
Since his election, Pope Francis has appeared to offer new hope to victims, with a call for action on sex abuse in the Church.


Cardiff City missed a chance to close the gap on the Championship play-off places as Charlton Athletic battled off the bottom in a pulsating draw.

Cardiff hit the woodwork twice as Joe Ralls smashed the post with a long-range first-half strike and Anthony Pilkington hit the bar with a volley.
Johnnie Jackson wasted a good opening as the Charlton captain headed over Johann Berg Gudmundsson's cross.
And Charlton's Simon Makienok missed two late chances as Cardiff hung on.
The Bluebirds were reduced to 10 men for the final minute of injury time after midfielder Sammy Ameobi was dismissed for a second yellow card.
The point moves Charlton off the bottom table but they are now six points from safety after MK Dons and Bristol City both won.
It was a battle of the sides with controversial owners and in a week where Vincent Tan vowed to halve Cardiff's £140m debt, Charlton fans handed out 2,000 Pinocchio masks and stickers before kick-off in the latest protest at Addicks owner Roland Duchatelet.
And their mood would not have been helped if Anthony Pilkington's header had not been deflected over with barely a minute on the clock.
Ameobi and a Peter Whittingham free-kick went close for Cardiff before midfielder Ralls' 25-yard shot cannoned back off the post.
Charlton's Reza Ghoochannejhad tested Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall before an unmarked Jackson headed Gudmundsson's corner into the ground and over.
Pilkington twice worried the Charton defence either side of the interval before the Cardiff striker hit the crossbar when his clever flick from Scott Malone's cross had home keeper Stephen Henderson beaten.
But Charlton, with the second worst defensive record in the league, held firm and the hosts could have won their first home game since early November in added time.
Zakarya Bergdich forced Marshall into a smart save before Cardiff defender Bruno Ecuele Manga cleared Makienok's effort off the line as the Welsh side drew their 13th match this season, the joint highest in the whole league.
Charlton head coach Jose Riga:
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"Cardiff deserved to win the game, but for me the most important was to see a reaction from my players. The way we played pleased me a lot.
"Now we must make sure we keep this up in the next game. With these efforts we will get what we deserve.
I'm realistic. Results have not been the best, but what can we do?
"If you think and act like a team you can do a lot things. I believe in work, commitment and I always stay optimistic. It's a step forward."
Cardiff City manager Russell Slade said:
"We opened up in an effort to try and win three points rather than take just one. We had something like 22 shots and if there's any criticism we've probably only had three or four on target and that is what cost us dearly.
"We felt it was two points dropped massively. We were in some good situations and it was the final shot or pass that let us down. We didn't have the final ruthless streak which was going to bring us home the three points.
"The Ameobi red card was a little bit soft and it's a disappointing."
Match ends, Charlton Athletic 0, Cardiff City 0.
Second Half ends, Charlton Athletic 0, Cardiff City 0.
Second yellow card to Sammy Ameobi (Cardiff City).
Foul by Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City).
Harry Lennon (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Federico Macheda (Cardiff City).
Diego Poyet (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sammy Ameobi (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by El-Hadji Ba (Charlton Athletic).
Attempt blocked. Simon Makienok (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yaya Sanogo.
Attempt blocked. Tom Lawrence (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Ralls.
Corner,  Cardiff City. Conceded by Morgan Fox.
Attempt blocked. Simon Makienok (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Simon Makienok (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Corner,  Cardiff City. Conceded by Harry Lennon.
Attempt blocked. Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sammy Ameobi.
Simon Makienok (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card.
Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Simon Makienok (Charlton Athletic).
Attempt blocked. Johann Berg Gudmundsson (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Simon Makienok.
Corner,  Cardiff City. Conceded by Stephen Henderson.
Attempt saved. Tom Lawrence (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Offside, Charlton Athletic. Jorge Teixeira tries a through ball, but Simon Makienok is caught offside.
Foul by Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City).
Jorge Teixeira (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner,  Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Bruno Ecuele Manga.
Attempt saved. Zakarya Bergdich (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yaya Sanogo with a headed pass.
Foul by Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City).
Jorge Teixeira (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Zakarya Bergdich (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card.
Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Harry Lennon (Charlton Athletic).
Substitution, Cardiff City. Aron Gunnarsson replaces Peter Whittingham.
Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Diego Poyet replaces Reza Ghoochannejhad.
Attempt blocked. Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Peter Whittingham.
Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Yaya Sanogo replaces Jordan Cousins because of an injury.
Attempt blocked. Jordan Cousins (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Chris Solly (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Jordan Cousins (Charlton Athletic) because of an injury.


Prince Harry has paid his respects to those who were killed in the Nepal earthquakes last year as he began a five-day trip to the country.

Harry told a welcoming reception that he wanted to "shine a spotlight on the resilience" of the Nepalese people.
The prince will meet survivors of April and May's earthquakes - which killed nearly 9,000 people - and Gurkhas who helped the rescue efforts.
It is the prince's first official visit to the country.
The trip is celebrating 200 years of joint relations between Nepal and Britain.
Speaking at a reception held by the Nepal government to welcome him, Prince Harry said: "I pay my respects to those who perished and hope to do what I can to shine  a spotlight on the resolve and resilience of the Nepalese people.
"I want to show all those people around the world who want to help that this is a country open for business - so please come and visit again."
By BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell
He is someone who likes to help if a cause has moved him.
He's demonstrated that with his campaigning for injured veterans and his support for his own HIV charity in Southern Africa.
The calamity which befell Nepal almost exactly a year ago is another of those events with which Harry has felt instinctive sympathy.
The earthquake which struck Nepal on 25 April last year caused more than 8,000 deaths and left hundreds of thousands homeless.
Perhaps in part Harry's affinity with Nepal is rooted in the Gurkha connection.
He served with Nepal's famous fighting men during his first tour of duty with the British army in Afghanistan in 2007 and he will meet Gurkha families when he visits the mountain villages from which these soldiers are recruited.
But his first task on this short visit was to express solidarity with the country as it struggles to recover from last year's earthquakes.
In a speech at a reception shortly after his arrival in Kathmandu, Harry paid his respects to the victims of the earthquake and said he hoped to highlight what he called the "resolve and resilience" of the Nepalese people.
That resilience has been tested over the past year. Reconstruction work has, people say, been painfully slow.
In Harry, Nepal has someone who gives every sign of wanting to fight their corner.
Harry is due to visit heritage sites hit by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on 25 April and the second tremor on 12 May.
He served with the Gurkhas in Afghanistan, as a soldier in the British Army, and will meet members of the brigade during his visit.
The Gurkhas - whose name comes from the Nepalese hill town of Gorkha - began joining the East India Company, and later the British army.
They have since served in every major conflict involving British forces for two centuries, and won 13 Victoria Crosses - the highest British military decoration for valour.
More than 200,000 Gurkhas fought in the two world wars, and there are about 2,600 Gurkhas currently in the British armed forces.


Taylor Swift has stormed the charts with her comeback single, Look What You Made Me Do, breaking several streaming records in the process.

As you'll no doubt be aware, the lyrics concern her long and tedious feud with Kanye West, which began when the rapper rushed on stage during Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Awards.
The song comes hot on the heels of Katy Perry's Swish Swish, allegedly about her own beef with Team Taylor and itself a riposte to Swift's song Bad Blood.
None of these songs, it has to be said, are among their authors' best work - which got me wondering whether pop feuds had ever resulted in noteworthy songs.
I put the question to Twitter last week, and instantly received dozens of brilliant replies. So here are seven of the best verses with vendettas.
In his youth, Neil Young had a very dim view of the American South. He wrote two songs - Southern Man and Alabama - which criticised white citizens for building their wealth on the back of slave labour, asking: "When will you pay them back?"
Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant was incensed. "We thought Neil was shooting all the ducks in order to kill one or two," he said, pointing out that many people had opposed racism and segregation.
His riposte came in Sweet Home Alabama, where he sang: "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember / A Southern Man don't need him around."
The song became a huge hit, and even Young loved it.
"Alabama richly deserved the shot Lynyrd Skynyrd gave me in their greatest song," he wrote in his 2012 memoir. "I don't like my words when I listen to it. They are accusatory and condescending, not fully thought out, and too easy to misconstrue."
When girl group Destiny's Child lost three members in quick succession, commentators compared the band to the rotating cast of US reality show Survivor.
That prompted Beyonce into the studio, where she penned a strident anthem to empowerment and resilience.
"Now that you're out of my life, I'm so much better," she castigated her former bandmates. "You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million."
Survivor won a Grammy, but two of those former bandmates, Letoya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, sued Destiny's Child over the lyrics, contending they made derisive comments about them, in violation of a previous settlement which prevented either party from making "any public comment of a disparaging nature concerning one another".
The case was eventually dropped - and Beyonce went on to become Beyonce.
Written as a response to the turmoil in his personal life after the mania surrounding Purple Rain, Old Friends 4 Sale was one of the most scathing songs Prince ever composed.
It was triggered, in part, by the betrayal of his trusted bodyguard "Big" Chick Huntsberry (above left), who sold a fictitious story about Prince to the National Enquirer, allegedly to fund his cocaine habit.
Prince also takes aim at two former friends "who got stuck in the snow" - another cocaine reference - before concluding: "Some things are better left unsaid / And some people are better left untrusted."
It's a mournful, sombre song, unlike almost anything else in Prince's back catalogue - but it was either too personal or too painful to be released. Prince sat on it until 1991, at which point he re-recorded the vocals, neutering the most caustic lyrics out of sympathy for Huntsberry, who had died a year earlier.
Sadly, that inferior version is the only one that's been officially released, appearing on the 1999 compilation The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale.
My original plan was to exclude break-up songs from this list - otherwise the entire thing would be the tracklisting for Fleetwood Mac's Rumours - but Feargal Sharkey's story is too good not to tell (thanks to Penny Andrews for bringing it to my attention).
A Good Heart was a number one single for the former Undertones frontman in 1985, but it was written by Maria "Show Me Heaven" McKee about the end of her relationship with Benmont Tench, the keyboard player in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
As break-up songs go, it's fairly anodyne - but it prompted a furious response from Tench, who dashed off a red ink reply and sent it to Sharkey.
Called You Little Thief, it contains one of the coldest lyrics in pop: "You little dream / You little nightmare / You little nothing / You little girl".
The poison darts keep coming for a full five minutes, until Tench rounds off his rant with the devastating couplet: "There's no hard feelings / There's no feelings at all."
Sharkey released You Little Thief as his next single, and placed the tracks side-by-side on his album - effectively becoming the mouthpiece for this lovers' quarrel.
Interestingly, Tench recently denied writing You Little Thief about McKee, rewriting this slice of pop history.
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Perhaps The Libertines' best song, You Can't Stand Me Now was written in a two-star Parisian hotel, just after Pete Doherty was released from prison for burgling guitarist Carl Barat's flat.
The lyrics are a thinly veiled account of their love/hate relationship, with references to Doherty's heroin addiction and his "light fingers".
The first verse finds them apportioning blame. "You twist and tore our love apart," accuses Barat, "You know you've got it the wrong way round," retorts Doherty, reprimanding his bandmate for getting him locked up. By the chorus, they're trading the line "You can't stand me now".
Although the song is shot through with affection, the relationship couldn't withstand Doherty's addictions, and the Libertines split six months later.
"Mariah, what ever happened to us, why did we have to break up?" rapped Eminem on his 2009 track Bagpipes From Baghdad.
Mariah's response? "You're delusional, boy, you're losing your mind".
The pair had allegedly dated for six months in 2001, with Eminem referencing their dalliance in several of his later songs. Mariah always denied the relationship, telling Maxim she'd "hung out" with Eminem "a total of four times. And I don't consider that dating somebody".
So when he continued to write about Mariah, she snapped.
"Why you so obsessed with me?" she sang in a barely disguised tirade. "Lying that you're sexing me, when everybody knows  / It's clear that you're upset with me."
Then came the sucker punch: "Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress."
Robbie's departure from Take That was notoriously rocky. They issued him an ultimatum - "clean up your act or quit the band" - and he called their bluff by quitting to become the UK's biggest pop star.
But he still harboured a long-standing grudge against Gary Barlow, saying in 2010: "I wanted to crush him. I wanted to crush the memory of the band - and I didn't let go."
The anger spilled out on No Regrets, the second single from Williams' second solo album, I've Been Expecting You.
The backing vocals (performed by Neil Tennant) recount his bandmates' criticisms - from the banal "we've been told you stay up late", to the cruel, "you're too short to carry weight".
"I don't want to hate but that's all you've left me with," Robbie seethes, before declaring: "I guess the love we had is officially dead".
They've patched things up since - even performing the song together on Take That's 2011 Progress tour. When Robbie sings it now, the closing lyric is rewritten to say: "The love we have is officially alive."
Taylor Swift, take note.
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A dedicated Welsh Government Brexit minister should be appointed to deal with the impact of leaving the EU, a think tank has said.

Gorwel is calling for the post to be created after consulting businesses.
New Prime Minister Theresa May has made David Davis Secretary of State for Exiting the EU in her first cabinet.
Welsh ministers said they had already announced their "immediate priorities" following the referendum and would make further statements in due course.
Gorwel said businesses see Brexit as an opportunity to "transform" the Welsh economy and make it "less dependent on government support."
The think tank's chairman Meirion Morgan said: "With Theresa May now prime minister, we can be in no doubt that Brexit will dominate the UK Government's agenda for the foreseeable future.
"We're patently aware of the significant impact an EU exit will have on Wales and know the Welsh government is aware of it too.
"It is now crucial that the people of Wales have strong political leadership and we feel a minister is required to lead and focus on Brexit."
A Welsh Government spokesman said: "This is a broad set of recommendations, most of which represent a common sense approach and many of which we are already pursuing.
"The first minister has already announced our immediate priorities and will be making further statements in due course."


Thomas Leuluai's late try earned Wigan their first Wembley Challenge Cup final win in 16 years as they saw off a brave effort from unfancied Leeds.

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Wigan led 16-0 inside 28 minutes after tries from Josh Charnley, Jeff Lima and a stunning score from Joel Tomkins.
But Leeds hit back either side of half-time with tries from Ryan Hall, Ben Jones-Bishop and Carl Ablett.
Lance Todd Trophy winner Lima then scored again before Hall's second try, but Leuluai's late effort was decisive.
Video referee Steve Ganson took his time before deciding that it should count, giving the attacking side the benefit of the doubt as to whether Leuluai had grounded the ball with sufficient downward pressure.
For Leeds, it was a fifth cup final defeat since they last lifted the trophy in 1999, but they can at least feel comforted that they put in a better performance than they had managed here 12 months ago when they were hammered 30-6 by Warrington.
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Although Wigan did beat St Helens in the 2002 final at Murrayfield, it was their first Wembley victory since the eight-year winning run came to an end with the second of their two successive cup final victories against Leeds in 1995.
Neither team was quite as expected for the third Leeds-Wigan Wembley final.
Ablett and Kallum Watkins were both passed fit to play for last year's beaten finalists at centre, but Ryan Bailey started on the bench, with Brett Delaney preferred at second row.
As for Wigan, in their first visit to Wembley in 13 years, they left Paul Prescott on the bench, switched Leuluai initially to hooker and selected Brett Finch at scrum-half, with Paul Deacon at stand-off.
Wigan made a great start, dominating the early territorial exchanges on the back of Sam Tomkins releasing Ryan Hoffman for a devastating 70-yard break.
But, after several near misses, it was not until the 10th minute that they finally got their first points on the board when Charnley went in at the right corner, Pat Richards maintaining last week's poor kicking form as he hooked his touchline conversion across the posts.
It took Wigan until the 24th minute to score again. Brent Webb made a horlicks of handling Leuluai's towering bomb and, from the resulting scrum, Jeff Lima slipped in to the left of the posts, Richards this time converting.
It's not a nice place to be for Leeds. They showed a lot of character and will have to now get ready for the Super League. They fought back but weren't good enough. A couple of decisions went against them but Wigan deserved their win
But, just four minutes later, it was 16-0 when Wigan counter attacked deep in their own half and, fed by younger brother Sam, Joel Tomkins got free, surged down the right touchline and then cut inside, beating four men in the process to score one of Wembley's great tries - the sort of stunning virtuosity expected of his much-hyped sibling.
The stage was set for Wigan to go into cruise control unless Leeds responded, but the Rhinos got what they were looking for from their inspirational captain, Kevin Sinfield twice being involved in the move that led to Hall going over in the left corner.
Sinfield hit the left upright with his kick but, with heavy rain suddenly starting to bucket down, the Rhinos were right back in the contest.
And, just three minutes from the break, they scored again on their other wing when, released by the darting Rob Burrow, Jones-Bishop cashed in on poor Wigan tackling to bulldoze over in the right corner.
The first half of the second period was a fraught, nervous spectacle with errors aplenty as both sides searched for the next crucial score.
But Leeds finally got the scoreboard ticking again just before the hour when Ablett twisted his way over.
It was too close to the touchline to make the conversion easy and, spurred by Sinfield screwing his kick wide to miss the chance to tie the scores, Wigan went upfield and struck back immediately.
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Having been the beneficiary of what looked a suspiciously forward pass, Lima stretched out an arm to score his second try.
Richards added the extras to put Wigan back in a relative comfort zone, two scores in front again, at 22-14.
But, with 10 minutes left, Hall set up a tense finish when he squeezed in at the left corner for his 24th try of the season.
Sinfield again missed the kick, leaving Wigan 22-18 in front but Leeds were on the march, scenting victory, only Sam Tomkins' frantic rescue act saving Wigan after Jones-Bishop's electric burst down the right.
And it needed all the guts they could muster for the Warriors to turn the tide for one final time when Leuluai spotted the smallest of openings and dived over.
Richards added his fourth kick out of five - and that put the icing on the pie as Wigan extended their Challenge Cup record to 18 wins.
Wigan coach Michael Maguire:
"To be here is unbelievable. All the players put their hands up.
"Leeds threw a lot at us but we withstood the pressure. They are a special bunch, one that will go down in Wigan history.
"We'll enjoy this and then get ready for Warrington game and get back to it."
Leeds coach Brian McDermott:
"We gave ourselves too much of a hill to climb, but I'm proud of the lads to get within touching difference.
"Those refereeing decisions are irrelevant now, I would be wasting my breath.
"There has been some disrespect shown to some of the lads in there, some of the lads who have been around and done some things, by the media and I'm proud that they have given Wigan a real scare."
Leeds: Webb; Jones-Bishop, Ablett, Watkins, Hall; Sinfield, McGuire; Leuluai, Buderus, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Delaney, Hauraki.
Replacements: Burrow, Clarkson, Bailey, Kirke.
Wigan: S. Tomkins; Charnley, J. Tomkins, Carmont, Richards; Deacon, Finch; Lima, Leuluai, Coley, Hansen, Hoffman, O'Loughlin.
Replacements: McIlorum, Prescott, Farrell, Mossop.
Attendance: 78,482
Referee: Phil Bentham (Warrington).


Jack and Emily were the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2014.

Jack has been the most popular name for boys over the past 15 years, holding the top spot on 13 occasions.
Emily was joint first with Grace in 2013 for the most popular name for girls. Grace fell back to second spot in 2014.
The figures, compiled by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), showed that 285 babies were named Jack and 261 named Emily.
James and Daniel also made the top 10 boys' names in 2014, and also featured among the top 10 a decade ago.
Sophie was the only girl's name to make it into the top 10 in 2014 that featured in the list a decade ago. Emily has taken top place twice in the past decade.
But not all of the names given to babies in Northern Ireland in 2014 were so popular.
The figures revealed some less common names given to girls included: Blessing, Piper, Coco, Suri, Texas and Maisie.
Some unusual boys' names included: Devin, Kanye, Peanut, Princeton and Rocco.
Other names moved up the list to join the top 100 names for the first time. Kian jumped from 171 in 2013 to 78 in 2014 for boys, while Aria jumped from 218 in 2013 to 89 in 2014 for girls.
Top 10 boys' names in 2014: Jack, James, Daniel, Charlie, Harry, Noah, Oliver, Ethan, Jacob, Thomas.
Top 10 girls' names in 2014: Emily, Grace, Sophie, Amelia, Ella, Olivia, Anna, Lucy, Sophia, Eva.


Apple has lost its crown as the world's most valuable publicly traded company after its shares continued to fall.

Oil company Exxon Mobil has regained the top slot after Apple shares fell 2.4%, following a 12% drop on Thursday.
Apple, which posted disappointing iPhone sales figures on Wednesday, has seen its shares fall 37% since their record high last September.
Exxon became number one in 2005, traded places with Apple during 2011, and had been number two since early 2012.
At the close on Wall Street, Apple had a market value of $413bn (Â£261bn), against Exxon's of $418bn.
The tech giant has been hit by fears over its future growth, despite record profits.
Although the firm said on Wednesday that it had sold more iPhones (47.8 million) and iPads (22.9 million) in the final three months of last year than in any previous quarter, investors and analysts had expected yet more.
On Thursday, about $50bn was wiped off Apple's value after the biggest daily drop in the firm's stock in four years.
Apple is also facing fierce competition from rivals like Samsung, which accounted for one in four of all mobile phones shipped worldwide last year, according to Strategy Analytics.
Apple's share price rose sharply following a revival under Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, which came about first in computers and then the iPod music player, and was then followed by the iPhone and iPad.
Apple's shares were worth as little as $3.19 in 1997 when it faced the possibility of bankruptcy, and reached a record $702.1 on 19 September.


A pedestrian died when he was hit by a car on the A27 in West Sussex.

Sussex Police said the 59-year-old man, from Sompting, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
The crash was at about 06:00 GMT on the eastbound carriageway in Lancing, between the Lancing Manor roundabout and the A283 Steyning interchange.
The driver of the car, a BMW, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. The 58-year-old Climping man suffered minor injuries.
The road was closed following the collision, but reopened at about 11.00 GMT.
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Claims direct cross-border rail services could be under threat due to devolution have been dismissed by Wales' transport minister.

Edwina Hart accused UK officials of "ignorance" amid suggestions passengers could have to change trains on some services between Wales and England.
Responsibility for the Wales and Border network will be devolved in 2017.
A Department of Transport spokesman said no decisions would be made without considering local views.
Services from Aberystwyth to Birmingham and Milford Haven to Manchester via Cardiff, are among routes which could be affected.
In last year's St David's Day agreement, the UK government wrote: "In order for the secretary of state for transport to ensure proper accountability, it is likely that services primarily serving English markets will be placed into other franchises for which the Secretary of State for Transport is the franchising authority".
Responding to suggestions some passengers may have to change trains on cross-border routes, Mrs Hart said some Whitehall officials "don't actually understand how things work and what are important".
"I base some of their comments on ignorance rather than a conspiracy theory," she said.
"We want to ensure those services remain within the franchise."
John Rogers from campaign group Railfutures Wales said: "It's ludicrous, it's impractical, it's being done behind the scenes with a lot of secrecy initially and we're determined to fight it".
"It's not in the interests of passengers.  People hate changing trains, it's a deterrent and it would affect the tourist industry," he added.
A Department for Transport spokesman said: "We are working closely with the Welsh government to develop plans for cross-border routes and stations as we move towards devolving the next Wales and Border franchise".


Tracey Emin is the latest artist to be asked to design the winners' trophy for the Brit Awards in 2015.

Emin, probably best known for her unmade bed installation, follows in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, Damien Hirst and Vivienne Westwood in designing the award.
Last year, hat designer Philip Treacy put his own stamp on the statuette.
Emin said: "I was thrilled to be asked to rework the Brits trophy."
She added: "It's so nice as a visual artist to have an involvement with the creative side of the music industry and it's such a sweet celebration of the amazing talent we have in Britain today."
My Bed, which Emin created in 1998, was recently sold at auction for Â£2.2m. The new owner, Count Christian Duerckheim, has agreed to loan the work to the Tate for at least 10 years.
Next year's Brit Awards will be held on 25 February at London's 02 arena, with a set created by Es Devlin, who has also worked for the likes of Take That and Kanye West.
Actor James Corden has stepped down from hosting the event after five years, and a new presenter has yet to be named.


Richard Hammond said he cannot see Top Gear coming to an end anytime soon and the team still have plenty of ideas.

"We enjoy making it more now than before and we're all very old. We love doing it so we'll keep making it," he said.
The presenter also said that industry developments such as the electric car are not a worry and have given them an opportunity to "evolve" the show.
He added: "Cars aren't going to go away as something that people aspire to."
The show was relaunched by the BBC with Jeremy Clarkson in 2002, which is when Hammond joined as a presenter. James May started on the show a year later.
"Top Gear's got bigger and bigger over the years and it continually surprises us," he said.
"We set out to make the best and most entertaining car journey that we could. That's all we set out to do and that's still all we set out to do.
"It's just that it got really big and it surprises us every day."
The team have produced a number of specials, driving cars through countries including India, Botswana and the US.
Their most recent trip was to Burma, where they were challenged to construct a bridge over the River Kwai.
"Whenever we travel anywhere, there's a lot of planning, a lot of people involved in making sure we'll be safe and we'll probably get to where we're trying to go," said Hammond.
"When we go and we're travelling, we're meeting people as they really are, doing their job for real, living their lives for real. It's a fascinating insight into people's lives."
Currently Hammond is presenting Science of Stupid on National Geographic.
The show features clips of people attempting to do "stupid" things, which then go awry.
"I then pop up and explain the science of why it went wrong," Hammond explained.
Although he fronts this and a number of other programmes, the 44-year-old confirmed he is still passionate about Top Gear and cars.
"It's never going to go away, it'll change and evolve as a subject," he said.
"For as long as we're allowed we'll be there to continue to reflect upon it in a meaningful and intellectually driven fashion, whilst messing about."
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The Republican presidential race has turned ugly as the candidates elbow their way towards a crucial month of primary elections.

Adopting a sharper tone, Newt Gingrich said if rival Mitt Romney became the nominee, he would be laughed at by President Barack Obama in TV debates.
Ron Paul was forced to repudiate an ad endorsing him and suggesting Jon Huntsman had been brainwashed by China.
One of the contenders will challenge Barack Obama in November's election.
The candidates will meet for the first televised debate of 2012 on Saturday.
Primary votes will be held this month in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida which could well shape the race for the Republican nomination.
Primaries and caucuses will take place in every US state over the next few months before the eventual Republican candidate is crowned at the party convention in August.
By Paul AdamsBBC News, Concord, New Hampshire
As the candidate hoping his chances get a boost in the Granite State, Jon Huntsman can take a small measure of satisfaction from his strong finish in a student straw poll in Concord.
The former Utah governor finished way ahead of his rivals - including Ron Paul, who polls well among young voters - in the 2012 College Convention, which brings together students from across the country.
Huntsman says he does not expect to win in New Hampshire, merely to exceed expectations. With his latest poll numbers not even in double figures, he's left it very late to start moving the needle.
On Friday, Rick Santorum again clashed with students over gay rights, a reminder that, in the words of one college professor here, "this is not Iowa."
Mitt Romney is so far ahead in the polls in New Hampshire that he's barely appeared here since narrowly winning in Iowa, preferring to turn his attention to South Carolina.
That's causing some rancour in a state which prides itself on holding the first primary in the nation, but feels that it deserves a little more attention from the candidates.
Former Massachusetts Governor Romney, who was declared the winner of last week's Iowa caucuses, is the overwhelming favourite to win next Tuesday's contest in his political heartland of New Hampshire.
Two new polls released on Friday put him at about 20% above his closest rival in the small New England state, Texas Congressman Paul.
Mr Gingrich was in New Hampshire on Friday trying to breathe new life into his campaign after a disappointing fourth-place finish in Iowa.
He said that if Mr Romney was chosen as the eventual Republican nominee, President Obama would "laugh at him" in debates because of the similarities between Mr Obama's healthcare reforms and laws passed by Mr Romney while governor of Massachusetts.
But former House Speaker Gingrich was forced on the defensive by a row over racially charged comments he reportedly made.
When asked what he would say if invited to speak at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP], Mr Gingrich took the opportunity to attack Mr Obama's economic policies, calling him the "food stamp president".
"I'm prepared, if the NAACP invites me, I'll go to their convention and talk about why the African-American community should demand paychecks and not be satisfied with food stamps," Mr Gingrich said, in a remark that trickled out in blogs on Thursday.
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous hit back that the majority of Americans on food stamps were not black.
"It is a shame that the former Speaker feels that these types of inaccurate, divisive statements are in any way helpful to our country," Mr Jealous said.
Mr Gingrich said his comments had been subjected to "grotesque reinterpretation" and that he only meant that "every young American deserves a chance to have a job".
Another Republican candidate, Rick Santorum, was criticised last week over remarks he allegedly made about black people.
The former Pennsylvania senator was quoted as saying he did not want to "make black people's lives better by giving them somebody else's money".
Mr Santorum said his remarks had not been reported accurately.
On Friday, he risked the wrath of older voters by calling for immediate cuts to Social Security benefits.
"We can't wait 10 years," Mr Santorum said while campaigning in New Hampshire.
Meanwhile, Mr Huntsman - who served as US ambassador to China for nearly two years - expressed outrage over an ad posted online and portraying him as a supporter of China.
The ad, by a group calling itself NHLiberty4Paul, shows footage of Mr Huntsman with daughters Gracie, who was adopted from China, and Asha, adopted from India, when they were infants.
"American values. Or Chinese?" the ad asks to a soundtrack of Chinese music. It calls Mr Huntsman "the Manchurian Candidate" and ends with an image of him dressed as China's former communist leader Mao Zedong.
Mr Huntsman, who is trailing in most polls in the Republican race, said: "What I object to is bringing forward pictures and videos of my adopted daughters and suggesting there's something sinister there."
Ron Paul said: "I haven't looked at it, but I understand it's an ugly ad, and I've disavowed it. Obviously, it was way, way out order."
Most of the Republican candidates are focusing their efforts on the primary in South Carolina on 21 January.


Ashley Young says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has helped revive his hopes of an England recall.

Winger Young won the last of his 30 caps against Ukraine in September 2013.
But his form under Van Gaal has led to suggestions England coach Roy Hodgson might end that exile when he names his squad on 19 March for the games against Lithuania and Italy.
"The manager has been fantastic," said Young. "He gives you the confidence to play and confidence helps massively."
He added:  "I can only repay him with my performances on the pitch. That is what I have shown this season."
Young has been used as a full-back and at wing-back this season.
Van Gaal picked the 29-year-old former Watford and Aston Villa player in a more orthodox wide position in the 3-0 win over Tottenham.
Hodgson was at Old Trafford to watch one of United's best performances of the season - and a player who was an ever present at Euro 2012.
"Fingers crossed I can get myself back into the England team," said Young, speaking at a bwin event.
"I have always said I want to represent my country. It is an honour to play for England and hopefully I have done enough to get myself back into the squad.
"But I am concentrating on events at my club and we will just have to wait and see."


Lawyers for Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit US podcast Serial, will be allowed to present new evidence in his case after a court ruling on Friday.

Syed, 35, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999.
His defence team is trying to reopen the case based on some of the questions raised in the Serial podcast over whether Syed had received a fair trial.
A judge in Baltimore has allowed lawyers to submit new evidence for the first time since his conviction.
Serial, which was released in weekly instalments at the end of last year, became a global hit, breaking records as the fastest podcast to reach five million downloads on iTunes.
In it, journalists went through every detail in the investigation into the death of Lee, for which her ex-boyfriend Syed was convicted. Apparent errors and possible new evidence were discovered by the Serial team, leading to calls for a new investigation.
Lawyers will now be allowed to present new evidence on two fronts: the reliability of mobile phone records and the testimony of a potential alibi.
In the 2000 trial, prosecutors relied heavily on mobile phone records that allegedly placed Syed at a park in Baltimore where Lee's body was buried. Syed, who was 17 at the time, has always maintained his innocence.
But a motion filed in court in August said a newly recovered mobile phone document showed "the cell tower evidence was misleading and should have never been admitted at trial".
The new hearing, a date for which has yet to be decided, will also hear evidence from a potential alibi for Syed.
Asia McClain, a friend of Syed's who was not heard in the original trial, claims to have seen him in a library at the time of the suspected killing.
The fact that Syed's first lawyer, Cristina Gutierrez, failed to submit this evidence in the original trial was one of the arguments used to win him the right to appeal in February.
Court papers show the hearing will also look at why Syed's defence team did not present Ms McLain as a witness and whether there was "potential prosecutorial misconduct" as a result.


Guernsey has had no national newspapers for the fourth day out of five because of a technical fault with the delivery plane.

The flight left Luton at around 12:00 GMT on Monday, but was diverted to Jersey where the papers were offloaded.
Operated by Atlantic Airlines, the aircraft has failed to arrive seven times since December, with all but one instance due to technical problems.
The BBC has approached the firm for comment.
The director of Guernsey's distributor said it was the worst he had seen it.
Brian Lowe, from Le Gallez, said: "In the 36 years I've been in the wholesale business in Guernsey I have never known three consecutive technical problems like we have experienced in the past few days."
However, he told the BBC he was optimistic that an improved service would run on Tuesday because publishers had been "rattling a few cages" and increasing pressure on the airline.
Currently national newspapers are printed in the UK, though from May they will be printed in Jersey.
Stuart Douglas, the President of the National Federation of Newsagents in Guernsey, said while delays in winter were expected, the recent cancellations were affecting profits.
He said: "The papers don't come in, we can't distribute them, we can't make any money".


Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will eclipse Louis van Gaal as the most successful manager in European club football after 100 games when his side take on Monaco on Wednesday.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has won 61 of the 99 games he has overseen, drawing 23 and losing 15.
Former Manchester United boss Van Gaal won 61 of his first 100 games in Europe, drawing 22 and losing 17.
That means Guardiola will have the best record even if City lose to Monaco.
City won the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie 5-3.
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, now in charge of Championship leaders Newcastle, is currently second on the list. He won 60, drew 22 and lost 18 of his first 100 games in European competition.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who won the Champions League twice with Manchester United, is 11th (W49; D32; L19), while current United boss Jose Mourinho is eighth (W54; D25; L21).
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger sits 26th on the list after winning 42 of his first 100 games in Europe, drawing 29 and losing 29.
Coaches' records in Uefa club competition after 100 games:
Louis van Gaal: W61 D22 L17
Rafael Benitez: W60 D22 L18
Jupp Heynckes: W58 D20 L22
Valeriy Lobanovskiy: W56 D23 L21
Giovanni Trapattoni: W56 D22 L22
Fabio Capello: W54 D27 L19
Sven-Goran Eriksson: W54 D26 L20
Jose Mourinho: W54 D25 L21
Carlo Ancelotti: W51 D27 L22
Ernst Happel: W54 D18 L28
Sir Alex Ferguson: W49 D32 L19
Manuel Pellegrini: W48 D32 L20
Jorge Jesus: W51 D22 L27
Otto Rehhagel: W52 D19 L29
Sir Bobby Robson: W50 D25 L25
Ottmar Hitzfeld: W50 D24 L26
Dick Advocaat: W48 D29 L23
Luciano Spalletti: W51 D19 L30
Unai Emery: W47 D29 L24
Roberto Mancini: W47 D27 L26
Oleg Romantsev: W46 D23 L31
Guy Roux: W46 D23 L31
Thomas Schaaf: W44 D24 L32
Christian Gross: W44 D23 L33
Guus Hiddink: W43 D26 L31
Arsene Wenger: W42 D29 L29
Mircea Lucescu: W42 D25 L33
Yuri Semin: W39 D23 L38


Lewis Hamilton topped both Friday practice sessions at the start of a Brazilian Grand Prix weekend that is critical to his title hopes.

If Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg wins on Sunday, the German will become champion for the first time.
Hamilton was 0.03 seconds quicker than Rosberg over one flying lap and also had a clear advantage on longer runs.
The Mercedes duo's closest rivals at Interlagos were the Williams pair of Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa.
"There is more to come," said Hamilton. "In previous years, I always struggled with the rear end and this weekend that doesn't seem to be the problem.
"I hope that continues but also I prepared a little bit differently this weekend and it seems to be working."
Bottas was 0.39secs behind Hamilton and 0.028secs ahead of Brazilian Massa, who is racing in his home grand prix for the last time after announcing he will retire at the end of the season.
The unexpected performance of the Williams cars pushed the Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen down to fifth and sixth places respectively, half a second behind the Mercedes.
The Red Bulls are expected to closer to Hamilton and Rosberg in the race.
Final practice (13:00 GMT) and qualifying (16:00) take place on Saturday and are live on the BBC Sport website and radio 5 live sports extra.
Friday practice was held in hot and sunny conditions but cooler weather is predicted for the weekend and rain is forecast for race day, which would allow Red Bull to challenge Mercedes.
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In the dry, however, Mercedes are in a league of their own - as was Hamilton for much of the time on Friday.
The margin between him and Rosberg was close in the second session but the Briton was 0.23secs quicker in the first.
In the race-simulation runs on the soft tyre in the second half of the second session, Hamilton was, on average, just under 0.5secs quicker than Rosberg, whose advantage over the Red Bulls was 0.2secs.
The margin between Hamilton and Rosberg was much smaller in their later runs on the medium tyre but still about 0.2secs in the world champion's favour.
"It's been a good day," said Hamilton. "The car is feeling really good. It's pretty tough out here physically right now with the heat as high as it is.
"Finding the right balance isn't easy either in these conditions as the tyres are getting really hot. But our long run pace seems to be strong, so we can be happy with the start we've made."
Ferrari appear to be struggling, with Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen seventh and eighth fastest overall.
They are lagging behind Mercedes and Red Bull on race pace as well.
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg was ninth quickest ahead of the McLarens of Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso.
The Spaniard provided some light relief when his car stopped on track because of a data anomaly in the water supply to the energy recovery system.
Alonso was stuck on the outside of Turn Three and, after watching the cars for a while, began playing football keepy-uppies with a stone after getting bored.
A cameraman then offered him a chair to sit in, reviving memories of his antics after breaking down in the same session last year in Brazil.
Last year, coming at the end of a season of reliability problems in an uncompetitive car, his mock sunbathing sparked an internet sensation and the hashtag 'Places Alonso would rather be'.
Alonso played up to the incident on Friday, briefly operating the camera he was sat behind and then waving to another camera.
Meanwhile, Raikkonen and Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz have been called to see the stewards after an on-track incident during the session.
They were seen driving slowly alongside each other, perhaps because one felt the other had blocked him, before Raikkonen accelerated around the outside of Sainz and then cutting across him to enter the pits at the end of the lap.
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According to article 27.5 of the sporting regulations: "At no time may a car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person. This will apply whether any such car is being driven on the track, the pit entry or the pit lane."
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A second union has raised the prospect of industrial action by North Sea contract workers.

GMB Scotland claims the terms and conditions of its members in the offshore industry are under attack.
Officers will seek permission from the union's regional committee to ballot members covered by the Offshore Contractors Agreement about possible strike action.
Unite announced a similar move over the weekend.
Several oil and gas firms operating in the North Sea have announced plans to axe jobs and reduce salaries, following a sustained fall in the price of oil.
The GMB move follows failed talks between the two unions and the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA), the body for offshore contractors, on Friday.
The Offshore Contractors Agreement covers workers in mechanical, electrical and allied services, construction, maintenance, design, project engineering, fabrication and decommissioning.
GMB Scotland regional officer John Kelly said: "There is a 'blatant opportunism' on the part of some of the oil companies and contractors in seeking to fundamentally attack the terms and conditions of our members employed in the offshore industry.
"There are also major concerns over the proposed changes to shift rotas and the health and safety implications that could follow from a major change.
"GMB believes that any changes to rotas could have a serious impact on the safety of those working offshore and we urge the companies to rethink the proposals.
"I intend to seek permission to consult members as to what response they want to see the union taking, including a ballot for industrial action if the companies do not pull back on unilateral cuts."
OCA chief executive Bill Murray said talk of strike action by the unions was "premature", with further meetings between the three parties scheduled to take place on 25 February.
He added: "We are in a challenging time for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
"For some time we have experienced unsustainable levels of cost inflation and whilst recognition of the need to reduce this is not new, the dramatic fall in the price of oil has accelerated the need to address this.
"The industry is now facing a particular dilemma where operators are looking to reduce costs promptly, especially for those with operations where costs are outstripping revenue.
"The need for productivity enhancements and efficient working is well understood by the industry and was highlighted to union negotiators in talks in December. These talks are ongoing."


England are in a "fantastic position" to claim victory in the first Test against South Africa, says Steven Finn.

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The fast bowler said England "back themselves" to take the six wickets needed to clinch the win on day five.
South Africa closed on 136-4, chasing 416, with AB de Villiers not out on 37.
"We can't complain about the position we are in, but we're going to have to be patient tomorrow," said Finn, who has taken 3-27 in the Proteas' second innings in Durban.
The 26-year-old, who was recalled to the side in July after a two-year absence, claimed the wickets of South Africa captain Hashim Amla, first-innings centurion Dean Elgar and, just before the close, Faf du Plessis.
"It's nice to be contributing when you come back into the team," he added. "I felt good and felt I was threatening. I ran in as hard as I could and luckily got a bit of extra bounce."
England could have been in an even better position if Jonny Bairstow had not missed a stumping chance offered by De Villiers off the bowling of Moeen Ali.
"It would have been nice to see the back of De Villiers but the ball span sharply and everyone backs Jonny to get the next one for us," Finn said.
"To see the back of him would have been a big wicket but to get the wicket of Du Plessis at the end definitely put a gloss on the day."
Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior also defended Bairstow, calling it a "tough stumping chance" on Twitter.
But ex-England batsman Geoffrey Boycott told BBC Test Match Special the chance should have been taken.
"You have to take those chances," he said. "It was difficult, but it would have a capped a perfect day for England because De Villiers is the big fish of the whole game. He's a fantastic player, number one in the world for me, and if you get him out, the rest of them aren't special."
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith told TMS it was vital for the Proteas to avoid defeat.
"South Africa have to fight and get something out of this Test match," he said. "I felt it was important for them to get off to a good start to get some self-belief with the quick turnaround between matches.
"It's so important for South Africa to get some good vibes out of this. The next day is so crucial for them."
South Africa spinner Dane Piedt, who took 5-153 in England's second innings, acknowledged the hosts faced a tough battle to save the game.
"We're really going to knuckle down and take it as long as possible," he said.


It's been a season to remember, with Leicester City astounding the football world by winning the Premier League.

As ever, there have been some stand-out performances throughout the season, which has made picking my team of the season an incredibly tough task.
But here's my final selection:
There have been some notable performances between the sticks by a number of goalkeepers this season. Kasper Schmeichel springs to mind, for the part he played in Leicester City's title-winning season, as does Joe Hart, who produced the occasional epic performance, without which Manchester City would never have got to the Champions League semi-finals.
However neither goalkeeper has been as consistently brilliant as David de Gea. The Spain international was caught up in an unseemly transfer saga, which ended with a proposed move to Real Madrid falling through. His enforced absence cost United dearly in the early part of the season.
However when he returned, he was subjected to the kind of defensive lapses in front of him more consistent with a team fighting relegation than challenging for the title.
Nevertheless, De Gea refused to let that affect his high standard of goalkeeping, leaving manager Louis van Gaal with a gentle reminder that it is no use having the best goalkeeper in the world if you don't have defenders who can defend.
This sad but true fact has ultimately cost Manchester United a Champions League spot and left the door wide open once again for Real to take the goalkeeper home to Madrid after all.
What a season this lad has had. I have gone on record to say that I think Danny Simpson is the Premier League's most improved defender. I have admired his energy, enthusiasm and all-round contribution to a title-winning Leicester City team.
Simpson has played for a number of clubs during his career but none have suited his strengths more than Leicester. He's always struck me as a player who takes great delight in making physical contact with his opponent, which probably accounts for his bookings this season.
Nevertheless, he and his team mates have been 'shameless' when it has come to defending Kasper Schmeichel in goal. And it is that attitude that has won him and his team the title.
I don't think there is a player in the Premier League who deserves his championship medal more. The Jamaica international has shown the most extraordinary leadership qualities I have seen from a captain in years.
Wes Morgan makes no apology for his lack of flair or technical ability but what he has shown this season is a calm dignity and the kind of understanding that normally comes with previous successes. Yet in the absence of that experience, he has conducted himself and his team in an impeccable manner.
He now has the evidence to prove he knows what it takes to lead a team to victory. This has been an astonishing season and Morgan has been equal to it in every way imaginable. The big question now is: Can he and this Leicester team-mates hold it together?
Toby Alderweireld has had a magnificent season. The way he has performed for Spurs this season has been exemplary and matched only by his conduct.
The Belgium international seldom gets flustered and his cool demeanour is often the standout feature in the Tottenham back four. Spurs need more defenders like Alderweireld and fewer 'hot heads' when the pressure rises in the games that matter.
Alderweireld is a player Mauricio Pochettino can build a team around and an absolute must for next season if Tottenham are to be taken seriously in the red-hot atmosphere of the Champions League.
The best thing Ryan Bertrand did was to leave Chelsea but not before he gleaned every ounce of football ingenuity from his mentor, Ashley Cole. If you're going to stick around a football club when it's clear you are struggling to get a run of games then I suppose you do it because you are learning from the best full-back in the world.
Is it any wonder then that Ryan Bertrand is starting to look more like Ashley Cole the more I see him? Not merely in stature or his pace (which is rapid) but the way in which he support his forwards in attack and his instincts for spotting the danger.
Bertrand has had an excellent season with Southampton and is a player Roy Hodgson should be taking to the European championships in June.
I have almost run out of superlatives to express my admiration for this young man. The way he goes about his work must be a manager's dream.
He never comments on a decision or foul whether they are for or against him. He works harder than anyone else, runs further than anyone else, and epitomises all the values in the game that normally cost a king's ransom.
Of all of Leicester's successes this season, there has been none quiet like him and that is why it is almost certain that clubs such as Paris St-Germain, Manchester City or even Real Madrid may be knocking on Claudio Ranieri's door this summer in an attempt to acquire his services.
And it is precisely why France manager Didier Deschamps has selected Kante for his European Championship squad in June. Given the season Kante's had, it would not surprise me if he won that as well.
Every so often, the Premier League throws up a player with such immense talent that whenever he touches the ball, the expectation of the fan immediately rises - whoever he or she supports. Occasionally, the league gives us a player who can make a defence descend into abject panic when a free-kick is given on the edge of the penalty area.
Both are true whenever Dimitri Payet is within striking distance of the goal. The Frenchman possess a masterful first touch and the ability to score goals from almost any position in and around the box - hence the panic.
Payet has transformed West Ham's season and provides the finishing touches to the enterprise and endeavour often provided by Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate. I can't wait to see Payet at the Olympic Stadium. Like all big names, the bigger the stage, the better they seem to perform.
Steven Gerrard often made my team of the season and largely without any objections. Since his departure to LA Galaxy, Gerrard's role in the Liverpool set up - and my team of the season - has been taken by Philippe Coutinho.
The Brazilian has been amazing for Liverpool this season. His effervescence, not to mention his wonder goals, have been a feature of Liverpool's performances. Against the odds, Liverpool have reached the Europa League final, largely thanks to Coutinho's efforts, and the fact that Jurgen Klopp was one of the few managers in England who took the competition seriously.
What a turn up for the books it would be if Liverpool were to win the Europa League trophy simply because nothing else seemed winnable at the time. However, if anyone can stop Sevilla from winning the Europa League for the third consecutive season, Philippe Coutinho can.
When you win the PFA Player of the Year award, it normally tells you how good a season an individual has had. However, in Riyad Mahrez's case it doesn't quite do justice to his achievements.
This is a player who had gone from zero to hero in a matter of months. How someone would translate that in monetary terms is hard to calculate but I suspect the Leicester City board are having a very good go at it right now!
Mahrez cost Leicester City £400,000 and in today's market you would be insulting Leicester City if an offer came in for less that £20m. The contrast between the player who started the season and the one who finished it is mind-blowing. Yet the form he has produced would be worth every penny of his new price tag.
I hope Mahrez accepts Claudio Ranieri's offer to stay with Leicester for one more year. You get the feeling he wouldn't get the love and attention elsewhere that he gets from Ranieri and the Leicester City set-up. These features are exceptionally important when your stock rises so suddenly - people expect more for their money.
Last week when Manchester City failed to beat Arsenal, I thought Sergio Aguero was gone. It was just as well West Ham did them a monumental favour by beating their rivals and neighbours Manchester United and - in so doing - left the door ajar for City to clinch a Champions League spot.
That's how close I believe City were to losing their most prolific striker of all time. Aguero has scored more than 25 goals in four of the five seasons he's been at City.
Quite where Manchester City would be without him I can't imagine, but one thing is for certain: he is a world-class striker and that's why he's in my team of the season.
At the start of the campaign, I was concerned that Harry Kane might be suffering from second season syndrome. Which, in short, is an acute anxiety attack when a striker realises he's gone way beyond his own level of expectations.
After a shaky start, the Spurs striker has once again been immense, not just in front of goal but in the way he has conducted himself throughout the season. He may not be the captain of the team but he certainly appears to be the leader of a young aspiring group with so much potential.
To win the Golden Boot award is a fitting tribute to the player's efforts. To win a Champions League spot is something entirely different. What a pity they lacked the courage to finish runners-up in the Premier League.


The funeral is due to take place later of Neville Neville, father of former England and Manchester United footballers Gary and Phil.

Mr Neville died in Australia, after being taken ill on a visit to support his daughter Tracey, who is England netball head coach, during the World Cup.
The 65-year-old was a former commercial director of Bury Football Club.
His funeral service will be held in Bury, followed by a private burial.
Mr Neville was involved in the fans' group Save Our Shakers, which was formed when the side faced bankruptcy in 2002.
His sons both started their lengthy football careers with Manchester United in the early 1990s. Gary won 85 England caps, while Phil won 59.
An emotional Tracey Neville led her England side out on court hours after it emerged her father had been taken ill.
She said it was the right decision to stay, as her father would not have expected her to "bail out" of a  tournament.


A giant advent wreath at York Minster has been hoisted up in the central tower.

27 November 2015 Last updated at 16:46 GMT
Children from the Minster School came to watch the wreath being prepared and then suspended 50ft (15m) up in preparation for Christmas.
The wreath is assembled each year by York Minster's team of volunteer flower arrangers, who collect ivy from Dean's Park and other locations around the city.


Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after a man tried to pull off a Muslim woman's hijab at a Tube station and spat at her friend.

Aniso Abdulkadir was waiting for a train at Baker Street on Friday night when she was set upon.
She later tweeted a picture of her alleged attacker and urged others to share the image.
British Transport Police confirmed the incident was being investigated.
Ms Abdulkadi tweeted: "This man at Baker Street station forcefully attempted to pull my hijab off and when I instinctively grabbed hold of my scarf he hit me."
She added: "He proceeded to verbally abuse my friends and I, pinning one of them against the wall and spitting in her face."
Her post has so far been retweeted by more than 24,000 times.
A British Transport Police spokesman said it was being investigated as a hate crime, adding: "Behaviour like this is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
"This incident has been reported to us and we're investigating."


Danielle Carter made it two hat-tricks in two international appearances as England thrashed Estonia 5-0 to go top of their Euro 2017 qualifying group.

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The Lionesses - who have already qualified - fell from top spot when Belgium beat Serbia earlier in the day.
Arsenal's Carter drilled in a low finish early on and Jill Scott's header four minutes later offered control.
Carter finished a good Nikita Parris cross and pounced to slam in her third before Karen Carney's late penalty.
Carney had been instrumental in much of England's good play and deserved her goal, placing her spot-kick down the middle after winning the penalty.
It ensured proceedings ended on a high in front of 7,052 fans at Notts County's Meadow Lane and England will hope to take their momentum in to Tuesday's final group match in Belgium, where a draw will ensure they top Group Seven.
A Belgium win in Leuven will see England drop to second but they now have four wins in a row and 20 unanswered goals since the sides drew 1-1 earlier in qualifying.
As it happened - how England beat Estonia at Meadow Lane
Six of those 20 goals have come from Carter, who looked primed from an early stage to add more to the three she plundered in Estonia last September.
Estonia, managed by former Charlton Ladies boss Keith Boanas, barely held possession in the England half and defended raggedly throughout.
Carter's touch and low skidding finish was of high quality to open the scoring and after converting Parris's low cross before the break, she waited until after the interval to pounce on a goalkeeping blunder and add a third.
Mark Sampson seems to have a real gem on his hands as Carter's link-up play also looked slick, albeit against poor opposition. Her clever flick late on saw Jordan Nobbs volley straight at Estonia's busy goalkeeper.
England success in winning bronze at the 2015 World Cup has not resulted in Sampson resting on his laurels, with high-profile names such as Eniola Aluko and Toni Duggan left out of all of the qualifiers.
It remains to be seen if he will call on such experience for next summer's finals in the Netherlands, where Germany will bid to win the tournament for the seventh time in a row.
Scott offers such experience in midfield and contributed admirably with England's second goal and an energetic display.
In celebrating, she kissed her black armband in memory of the late England Under-19 player Zoe Tynan and Sylvia Gore - the scorer of England's first ever official goal in the women's game.
Carney's late flurry was another nod to experience, something England will need to call on in Belgium if they are to arrive at next summer's showpiece as group winners.
England striker Danielle Carter: "I couldn't have imagined it.
"The first time I did it, it was just a dream come true. This time, it actually feels surreal - it feels like I'm dreaming.
"I'm just happy to get more caps and more goals. I was hoping we could get more and more, like the first time we played them."
England manager Mark Sampson: "She [Carter] is the one who'll get the plaudits. [It was] a really good performance from Dan, but the team were good today.
"We were solid defensively again, aggressive at times to get the ball back and open up some good passing lines to the forwards and the wide players.
"But I still felt we left some goals out there tonight, which is frustrating in a way but also pleasing because it shows we're creating lots of chances."


Judging by social media, Martin Shkreli, the 32-year-old chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, may be the most hated man in America right now.

He's been called a "morally bankrupt sociopath", a "scumbag" a "garbage monster" and "everything that is wrong with capitalism." And those are some of the tamer comments.
So how did a rap music-loving, former hedge fund manager suddenly become the target of online ridicule and even death threats?
His company recently acquired the rights to Daraprim. Developed in the 1950s, the drug is the best treatment for a relatively rare parasitic infection called toxoplasmosis. People with weakened immune systems, such as Aids patients, have come to rely on the drug, which until recently cost about $13.50 (£8.80) a dose.
But Mr Shkreli announced he was raising the price to $750 a pill. The more than 5,000% increase and his brash defence of the decision has made him a pariah among patients-rights groups, politicians and hundreds of Twitter users.
Other drugs companies have made similar moves raising the price of niche products, but few have so publicly and so unapologetically answered critics.
The backlash became so pitched on Tuesday that Mr Shkreli agreed to lower the price of Daraprim to an "affordable level".
Martin Shkreli, the son of Albanian and Croatian immigrants, grew up in a working-class community in Brooklyn, New York. He skipped several grades in school and received a degree in business from New York's Baruch College in 2004.
At 17, he began his first internship at Cramer Berkowitz & Co, the hedge fund founded by television personality Jim Cramer.
In 2006, Mr Shkreli started his own hedge fund, Elea Capital Management.
The fund closed a year later after a $2.3m lawsuit from Lehman Brothers, which collapsed before it could collect on the ruling.
After Elea, Mr Shkreli started MSMB Capital Management in 2008. The fund would be his launch pad for founding biotech firms including Turing.
Turing was not Mr Shkreli's first foray into the pharmaceutical industry. In 2011, he founded biotech firm Retrophin, with the goal of focusing on medicines for rare diseases.
He was ousted as head of the company in 2014 amidst allegations he improperly handled legal settlements.
A year later the company filed a $65m lawsuit that claimed Mr Shkreli created Retrophin and took it public simply to pay off investors in his old hedge fund, MSMB when the fund went under.
Mr Shkreli has denied the accusations. "They are sort of concocting this wild and crazy and unlikely story to swindle me out of the money," he told the New York Times.
Turing Pharmaceuticals was launched in February 2015 after Mr Shkreli was forced out of Retrophin.
The business claims its goal is to focus on treatments for serious diseases for which there are limited options. "We are dedicated to helping patients, who often have no effective treatment options," a statement on Turing's website said.
The company only has two products on the market Daraprim and Vecamyl, which treats hypertension.
Mr Shkreli has argued the Daraprim price increase was warranted because the drug is highly specialised; he likened the Daraprim to an Aston Martin previously being sold at the price of a bicycle. The additional profits he said will be used to make improvements to the 62-year-old drug recipe.
Mr Shkreli did not take the criticism of his company's actions lightly.
On Sunday, he sent out a hostile tweet accusing the media of singling him out.  "And it seems like the media immediately points a finger at me. So I point one back at em, but not the index or pinkie," he wrote, quoting an Eminem song.
His tone later softened following several TV interviews where he claimed the profits of the drug would be used to create a better product.
All of the negative attention may have finally had an effect on Mr Shkreli.
His Twitter account, which had sparred with critics for days, went dark and then Mr Shkreli agreed to lower the price.
"We've agreed to lower the price on Daraprim to a point that is more affordable and is able to allow the company to make a profit, but a very small profit," he told ABC News. "We think these changes will be welcomed."


Plans to expand the University of Gloucestershire's campus in Gloucester have been approved by the city council.

The university has been given permission to build its new business school at its Oxstalls site.
The business school is being moved from Cheltenham to Gloucester. It is due to open in September 2018.
Consent was granted for new halls of residence at the Blackfriars site which will accommodate the extra students at the business school.


Qatar's credit rating was lowered on Wednesday, in the latest fallout from the decision by a group of neighbouring countries to cut diplomatic and trade ties.

The downgrade by the S&P Global agency came as Qatar's currency fell to an 11-year low and its stock market tumbled.
S&P Global reduced the nation's credit rating to AA- from AA and put the nation on a negative watch.
Noting many uncertainties, the agency said it would monitor the situation.
Oil-rich Qatar is being isolated by its neighbours, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
They say Qatar backs militant groups including so-called Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda, which Qatar denies.
Qatar diplomatic crisis: What you need to know
The decision has led to suspended flights, concern over food shortages and the supply of construction materials.
"We believe this will exacerbate Qatar's external vulnerabilities and could put pressure on its economic growth and fiscal metrics," S&P said.
S&P said it expects Qatar's economic growth to slow, as regional trade falls and corporate profitability declines in the face of reduced confidence.
It said there had been large "non-resident" deposits in Qatar's banks, and an increase in their lending to the government to fund infrastructure projects.
"In our opinion recent events have have the potential to destabilise these non-resident deposits and provoke an outflow," said S&P.
It said Qatar may need to use Qatar Investment Authority and sovereign wealth fund money, as well as central bank reserves to tackle any big outflow of funds.
Qatar's biggest trade partners are outside the region.
But six states involved in the blockade account for 10% of Qatari exports and 15% of its imports, according to the S&P note.
Another major rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, assesses Qatar at Aa3, which is the equivalent of S&P's new rating. Fitch Ratings puts Qatar at AA.
S&P's next scheduled rating of Qatar is due on 25 August.


Rescue workers in Uganda have so far recovered 107 bodies, including those of 57 children, after a boat capsized on Saturday on Lake  Albert, a government minister has said.

The boat was taking refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo back to their home country when it capsized.
It had a capacity to carry only 80 passengers, but up to 250 people were on board, officials said.
Boat accidents are common in Uganda because of poor safety standards.
Boats are often overloaded and do not carry life jackets.
Uganda's Refugees Minister Hillary Onek said the police, the military's marine units and civilian fishing boats were all involved in rescue operations.
The 107 bodies recovered so far included 57 children, he said.
"The exact number of passengers on board has yet to be established," Mr Onek added.
On Monday, the UN high commissioner for refugees Antonio Guterres said he was deeply shocked by the disaster.
"My thoughts are with those who have lost dear ones, and the survivors," he said in a statement.
"I am grateful to the government and other actors who have mounted a rescue-and-recovery operation and are assisting the survivors.''
The boat was one of two which left on Saturday from Uganda's Hoima district on the eastern side of the lake, which lies on the border with DR Congo.
The boats were carrying refugees who had been living at a camp in Uganda, and had decided to return to eastern DR Congo of their own accord, the UNHCR said.


Following some goofy and exuberant public presentations, Microsoft's chief executive Steve Ballmer is certainly a larger than life character.

But with Microsoft having had to play catch up to the rise of smartphones and tablets, some critics have called for Mr Ballmer to resign and let somebody else take the company forward.
A lacklustre reaction to its latest operating system Windows 8, which was much-hyped but failed to impress, has also turned the spotlight on the chief.
Former Microsoft executive Joachim Kempin believes Mr Ballmer, who has been in the top job since 2000, should either leave the group altogether or at least move to a different role.
He told the BBC that Mr Ballmer's assertion that Microsoft is now a device and service company is "baloney", and that Microsoft is and always has been a software company.
Mr Kempin worked for Microsoft from 1983 to 2002, and by the end of that time was in charge of selling Windows and Office to PC manufacturers.
"When I look at the situation today it is obvious Microsoft is abandoning these people [PC makers]," he says. "Microsoft are going into surface tablets. These tablets are OK products, but nothing really distinguishes them either."
By making this move, the company has alienated some of its manufacturing partners, he says, pointing to the likes of Hewlett-Packard and Samsung now producing Android tablets, not Windows tablets.
He says the company has also missed a trick with its Office software suite, by not putting it on Android devices and a smaller version on iPhones and Android phones. Instead Mr Kempin says they are protecting the Windows franchise, which is "totally wrong".
And the buck stops with the chief executive, he says. "Mr Ballmer is a great COO (chief operating officer) but he doesn't have that vision. A CEO needs to look at the total market."
He added that Mr Ballmer's style of management was very "prescriptive" and that the company had lost much of its entrepreneurial spirit.
Microsoft pointed to its strong financial performance since Mr Ballmer became chief executive.
Revenues have nearly tripled from $25.3bn (Â£16.6bn) in 2001 to $74.3bn in 2012, and operating income has risen from $11.7bn to $25.3bn.
It also said that over the past decade, Mr Ballmer had returned more than $180bn to shareholders via dividends and stock buybacks, more than than any US company besides Exxon, and the $63bn cash it has on its balance sheet is second only to Apple in the US.
However, Microsoft's share price has been pretty stagnant over the past decade, generally trading between $20 and $30. By comparison, Apple's has soared from around $9 to about $700 in September 2012, though it has since fallen back to about $400.
It should be pointed out that Mr Kempin only worked under Mr Ballmer's leadership for a year or two, more than a decade ago, and that he left the company under somewhat of a cloud after deals he signed with PC makers were used as ammunition by the US government's anti-competition investigators.
He has now written a book called Resolve and Fortitude: Microsoft's "Secret Power Broker", which details his 20 years at Microsoft.
He may well have an axe to grind as well as a book to sell, but he is not the first person to call for Mr Ballmer to be replaced.
In May 2011 David Einhorn, president of the hedge fund Greenlight Capital - an institutional investor in Microsoft - said Mr Ballmer should step down as chief executive after IBM and Apple had surpassed Microsoft in terms of market value.
It was time to "give someone else a chance", Mr Einhorn said, though Greenlight has since increased its holding in Microsoft to a $289bn stake suggesting it still has faith in the stock, whatever Mr Einhorn's feelings on Mr Ballmer.
And at Microsoft's last shareholder meeting in the autumn, Mr Ballmer received approval from over 96% of investors.
While Microsoft's revenues rose in the most recent quarter, 75% of its overall revenues comes from elements that are not pinned to the operating system.
However, there is no getting away from the fact that Windows 8, which launched at the end of October, has not impressed the market. Revenues from Windows in the January-to-March quarter were flat when adjusted for upgrade offers.
Last week, research firm IDC said global PC sales fell 14% in the first three months of the year, adding that not only had Windows 8 not provided a positive boost to the PC market, but appeared to have slowed the market.
"Windows 8 was not able to overcome the sexiness of new tablets and new phones," Patrick Moorhead, technology analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, told the BBC.
"Microsoft took some gambles which didn't end up working out for them - [like] the pervasiveness of touch. All their advertising was about touch, touch, touch.
"Windows 8 was underwhelming as it was received by the market."
Microsoft's chief financial officer (CFO) Peter Klein, whom it has just been announced will leave the company at the end of June, has previously defended the transition to the new operating system.
"It's early days and an ambitious endeavour like this takes time," he said in January. "Together with our partners, we remain focused on fully delivering the promise of Windows 8."
Colin Gillis, technology analyst at BGC Partners, believes Mr Ballmer has had a lot of successes that aren't always credited to him.
"Kinect at the time was the fastest-selling consumer electronics device in history, XBox was also fast selling," he says. "And that was a very competitive marketplace.
"He's built up a multi-billion-dollar enterprise business, but the flipside is the computing landscape has shifted and Microsoft has not shifted well with it - this is the rise of smartphones and tablets.
"A lot of it is down to the leadership. It's fair to critique him in that area. But if you're going to penalise him in the areas where he's late to market you also need to give him credit for areas where he was successful."
Mr Moorhead agrees, saying that financially Microsoft is doing well through acquisitions and growth in their enterprise businesses.
"I think the bad opinions of Microsoft are harsher than the reality. [But] Microsoft and Ballmer are going to be measured in the eye of the public by how well did they do in phones and how does their trajectory looks in tablets, which right now is nowhere."
In a recent interview, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates was asked if he was happy with the performance of the firm under Mr Ballmer's rule.
He replied: "There are a lot of amazing things that Steve's leadership got done at the company over the last year - Windows 8 is key to the future, the surface computer, Bing, people are seeing as a better search product, the XBox.
"But is it enough? No. He and I are not satisfied, in terms of breakthrough things, that we're doing everything possible."
So should Mr Ballmer remain in charge? While Mr Kempin firmly believes he should hand over the reins, Mr Moorhead says there is no imminent need.
However, he adds: "I think if you see multiple quarters of PC declines I don't see that Ballmer would be able to stay in power."
But it would be hard to pick a replacement, he says, given that so many top people have left the company.
CFO Peter Klein's departure follows that of Steven Sinofsky, the head of Microsoft's Windows division.
Mr Sinofksy could have been in line had Windows 8 been a success, but he left the group just a week after the Windows 8 launch, amid talk of an internal "war" between himself and Mr Ballmer.
If and when the time comes though, Mr Moorhead believes the company could bring in somebody from the outside.
"I think that it would be a good thing for Microsoft in that it would bring some new ideas, a new type of fire."


A 34-year-old man has been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £305,000 were seized in North Lanarkshire.

About 305,000 diazepam tablets were recovered in two linked police operations on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The first took place in Reid Street, Coatbridge, and was followed by a second raid in Avalon Place, Airdrie.
Police Scotland appealed for anyone with information to come forward and said a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Det Insp Kevin Jamieson, from Lanarkshire Division CID, said: "We will continue to act on any information received to ensure that drug dealing has no home in our communities.
"This is a significant recovery of diazepam which has reduced the potential harm which could have been caused by these drugs, both in Lanarkshire and beyond."


School hours in England will be one of the big areas affected by this year's budget.

George Osbourne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is responsible for setting out how the government plans to spend its money each year in his budget.
In today's budget speech he will announce that he wants head teachers of English secondary schools to scrap traditional "home time" and decide for themselves what time the school day will end.
He's offering these schools a pot of money to help pay for additional classes or extra-curricular activities like art and sport.
Schools in other parts of the UK won't be affected.
The Chancellor says his plans will mean "every child gets the best start in life".
But some teachers say it's more complicated, and that they're already offering after school activities.
Malcolm Trobe, who is in charge of the Association of School and College Leaders, an organisation that represents head teachers across the UK, said that the money on offer wouldn't be enough to help all schools in England, and that "potentially youngsters in some schools would be in an advantageous position over others.".
Read our full guide to the Budget here.


Premier League clubs paid a record £115m to agents in the 12 months to the end of September 2014.

The league's top spenders were Chelsea, on £16.8m. Premier League champions Manchester City spent £12.8m - £1.5m less than runners-up Liverpool.
Manchester United spent just short of £8m, almost double their previous year's spending with agents of £4.3m.
Louis van Gaal's side spent the most on transfer fees by any English club in any transfer window this summer.
Their summer spending included the record purchase of Argentine midfielder Angel Di Maria.
The record spend on transfer and agents' fees in 2014 comes after the clubs pocketed their first season's payment of vastly increased TV money. Last year was the start of a three-year domestic TV deal with Sky and BT worth £3.018bn, a 70% increase on the old deal.
It is the second consecutive season Chelsea have led the way in agents' fees spending.
Newly-promoted Burnley and Leicester spent the least amount on agents' fees, with the Clarets the only team to spend less than a million pounds in the annual results.
Arsenal's £4.2m figure is less than that spent by Sunderland, West Ham United and Everton, despite the Gunners' signings of Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck in the summer.
Southampton, who sit second in the Premier League table, spent under £3m in agents' fees for the second year in a row.
Overall the league spent almost £19m more on agents' fees than the previous year.