The economic recovery being seen in the rest of the country isn't reflected in this region, according to the TUC.
It says wages and job creation are increasing elsewhere, but not in the south west.
Figures released this morning show that the UK's economy grew by 0-point-7 per cent during the fourth quarter of last year.
Unemployment has risen in Devon for the last two months - although there has been a fall in Exeter.
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