Personal insolvencies in England and Wales increase by 10% compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Insolvency Service. The figures show that 11,223 personal insolvencies are registered in May. The monthly registrations reflect cases recorded through the Insolvency Service, which publishes official statistics on insolvency activity across the country. The reports agree on the year-on-year growth rate and the total number of insolvencies recorded for the month. Neither source provides additional context such as sector breakdowns, geographic variations within England and Wales, or comparisons with previous months. Overall, the available information indicates a continued upward trend in personal insolvency registrations, driven by higher volumes than in May of the previous year.