York and Exeter (1929) - the last British heavy cruisers
The York class heavy cruisers were in essence reduced "class B" cruisers compared to the County class, but better overall, and both were sunk during WW2.
naval-encyclopedia.comYork-class ships formed a lighter alternative during the interwar period, intended as a smaller, faster option to the County class, displacing around 8,000-8,500 tons. Mounted with six 8-inch guns, and could reach about 32-32.5 knots, powered by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. During service, the York-class cruisers were tasked with convoy escorts, alongside other WWII operations, including Mediterranean actions. A notable ship, HMS York took damage from Italian explosive motorboats, subsequently salvaged and scrapped in 1952.