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.comThe York-class cruisers formed a lighter alternative during the interwar period, intended as a smaller, faster option to the County class, typical displacement near 8,000-8,500 tons. Armament included six 8-inch guns, with top speeds around 32-32.5 knots, powered by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. During service, the York-class cruisers carried out convoy escort missions, and various World War II operations, notably in the Mediterranean. A notable ship, HMS York suffered damage from Italian explosive motorboats, later salvaged and scrapped in 1952.