The Latest Breaking News from Michael Cohen

Letters: NHS England’s abolition makes us reflect on disastrous 2012 reforms, writes Dr Michael Cohen, while Jeremy Wainman decries the dismantling of a skilled workforce, Nigel Turner explains the reorganisation cycle, and Martin Shaw invites the health secretary to visit his local hospital

This is Donald Trump at his most destructive — and it’s only week one

President-elect, who was found guilty of committing 34 felonies, sentenced to unconditional discharge in New York

Aside from a felony record that may yet be erased on appeal, the president-elect will face no punishment for trying to conceal his hush payment to Stormy Daniels.

It was a slow death — and it took down democracy with it

Prosecutors file paperwork and argue that Trump’s position as president-elect does not grant him legal protection

Trump’s incoming counselor to the president lost several blockbuster cases while serving as his loyal champion on the campaign trail

The president-elect is building up his power base — and plotting his revenge on those who have wronged him. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a wild ride

Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.