Coronation Street star slams ‘crazy UK’ as he’s hit with financial setback

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24 Mar 2026 • 5:41 PM MYT
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  • Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson has publicly criticised the escalating cost of car insurance in the UK.
  • Gregson, who portrays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, voiced his frustrations on Instagram.
  • He disclosed that he received a £7,000 insurance quote for his son's 2010 VW Polo.
  • The actor questioned the logic of an insurance premium exceeding the car's value.
  • Gregson stated that the country, particularly concerning car insurance and other financial aspects, has "gone crazy".

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