Cancelling ‘zombie’ subscriptions could save Britons up to £400 a year, survey finds

A scene from Apple TV’s Ted Lasso. Personal finance experts say the start of the year is a good time to assess your spending and whether you are using your memberships. Photograph: AP

Britons are spending up to £1,200 a year on subscription services but could save as much as £400 by killing off “zombie” memberships, according to research.

Millions of households have unused or duplicate subscriptions – whether for a neglected exercise app or an unwatched Netflix account – with recurring charges quietly draining spare cash from bank accounts.